Design Technology Technician

An inclusive secondary school is seeking a Design Technology Technician to support practical lessons across DT, Textiles and Food Technology. The successful candidate will prepare resources, maintain equipment, ensure health and safety compliance, and provide technical support to staff and students within a busy department.

Term-time only contract available, with salary paid on a pro-rata basis where applicable.

About the role

As Design Technology Technician, you will provide technical and practical support across a range of specialist teaching areas. Working closely with teaching staff, you will help ensure lessons run smoothly by preparing materials, maintaining equipment and promoting safe working practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and setting up tools, equipment and materials for practical lessons
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities
• Maintaining workshops, textiles rooms and food preparation areas
• Managing stock levels and ordering resources when required
• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, COSHH and food hygiene regulations
• Assisting with displays, exhibitions and extracurricular activities
• Supporting departmental administration and record-keeping

About the school

This opportunity is within a well-established and high-achieving secondary school with a strong commitment to providing students with engaging, practical learning experiences. The school prides itself on its supportive culture, excellent facilities and focus on staff development.

The Design Technology department is a valued part of the curriculum and offers students access to a broad range of creative and technical subjects in a modern learning environment.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Design Technology Technician you will:

• Experience working in a technical, workshop, laboratory or similar practical environment
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practices
• Experience using tools, machinery and equipment relevant to Design Technology
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous experience in a technical or practical working environment.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience working with tools, machinery or specialist equipment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .