DT Technician

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DT Technician, London Borough of Haringey

Client:

Tradewind Recruitment

Location:

London Borough of Haringey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3ca89f0f390d

Job Views:

54

Posted:

22.01.2025

Expiry Date:

08.03.2025

Job Description:

Do you have a Design Technology (DT) background and seeking a role in a great secondary school for September 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.

Salary: £14-16 per hour

Hours: 8.15am - 4.15pm, 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 has 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 or art.

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.