Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician
Islington
Start Date: 22nd April
Full time
Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

Design Technology Technician - Secondary School Islington
Full-time Term Time Only

A forward-thinking secondary school is seeking a Design Technology Technician to provide essential technical support within its Design Technology department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and service DT equipment and machinery (e.g. laser cutter, 3D printer, lathe, saws).
2. Prepare materials and set up equipment for lessons and practical projects.
3. Support teachers and students during practical sessions.
4. Organise and manage workshop tools, stock, and safety systems.
5. Ensure all health & safety and COSHH regulations are followed.
6. Contribute to extracurricular DT activities, clubs, and displays.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Skilled in the use and maintenance of DT tools and machinery.
2. Organised, safety-focused, and proactive.
3. Enjoys supporting a creative and practical learning environment.

The School

This role is a full-time teaching position in the school's Design and Technology department. You will be teaching mixed ability classes across both KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and year 8 classes follow a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects and your focus in these year groups will be to teach basic skills in wood work. From year 9, students go on to study Product Design through the AQA exam board. You will be teaching across both courses again with a focus on wood work and resistant materials.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and learning, assessments and coursework towards examination. You will be joining an established team in the technology department with good support and career development opportunities.

Philosophy Education

Philosophy Education is a specialist education recruitment company for teachers and support staff in London. Our highly experienced team are able to support teachers to find the work that they are looking for and are able to offer flexible and part-time work as well as full-time roles. We offer short-term cover work as well as long-term and permanent teaching roles in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

All staff are required to complete our full registration process in line with 'DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.

Apply now to take on this exciting and hands-on role!

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.