Job Description

Do you have a Design Technology (DT) background and seeking a role in a great secondary school for an immediate start as a DT Technician?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a great secondary school in North London, which has a vacancy for a Design Technology Technician. This exciting position commences in September and runs for the full academic year.

Role: DT Technician

Salary: \xc2\xa314- 16 per hour

Hours: 8.15am - 4.15, Monday to Friday, term time only

The School: This is a very popular, oversubscribed secondary school in a nice area of North London. Behaviour at the school is good and they have a great team in place, along with an established leadership team.

The school is easily accessible by public transport and a car park for drivers.

Role Responsibilities: As a DT Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the DT department and facilitating outstanding learning experiences. Your responsibilities will include: * Assisting teachers with preparation and setup of DT projects and practical lessons.

• Managing and maintaining the DT workshop, equipment, and resources to ensure a safe and inspiring learning environment.
• Providing technical guidance and support to students during their design and construction processes.
• Organising and managing stock inventory, ordering new materials when necessary.
• Collaborating with the DT department to devise engaging and hands-on activities that spark creativity and enthusiasm among students.

Requirements:

The school is very interested in meeting DT Technicians with secondary school experience and they will also consider candidates with previous experience in a related field, such as engineering, art etc.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.

Experience of CAD/3d printing

Experience of handling materials, including polymers metals and woods

A passion for Design Technology and a desire to ignite a similar passion in learners.

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Familiarity with the use and maintenance of DT tools and equipment.

A commitment to maintaining a safe and inspiring learning environment.

To join us and be successful in this DT Technician role you will need to:

• Ideally be a Design graduate or have previous experience of working within a school as a DT Technician
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment :

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

The school is looking to interview candidates this week, for a September start.

If you are interested in applying for this great DT Technician opportunity in Haringey, please click "apply now" or contact Stuart at Tradewind at

Tradewind Recruitment