DT Technician – Secondary Schools in Hackney<\/p>\n
Flexible Supply & Full-Time Opportunities | Competitive Daily Rates<\/strong><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Hackney, East London About the Role<\/p>\n Principal Education is seeking a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Design & Technology (DT) Technician<\/strong> to support secondary schools across Hackney.<\/p>\n This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in engineering, carpentry, construction, manufacturing or product design who wants to put their practical skills to use in an educational setting.<\/p>\n You will work alongside the DT department to prepare resources, maintain workshop equipment and ensure practical lessons run safely and smoothly. Candidates with relevant technical qualifications or hands-on industry experience are encouraged to apply. Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n Prepare tools, materials and equipment for Design & Technology lessons.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Set up and organise workshop spaces before practical activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Check, maintain and organise tools, machinery and equipment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Assist teachers with practical demonstrations and classroom activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are available when required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Follow health and safety procedures, including safe equipment handling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support the day-to-day running of the DT department.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n What We’re Looking For<\/p>\n Relevant qualifications:<\/strong> A BTEC, NVQ, T Level or other technical qualification in Design & Technology, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Product Design or a related subject is desirable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n GCSEs:<\/strong> English and Maths at Grade 4\/C or above are desirable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Practical experience:<\/strong> Experience in carpentry, engineering, construction, manufacturing, product design or a similar hands-on role.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Workshop safety:<\/strong> An understanding of health and safety procedures and the safe use of tools, machinery and equipment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Technical knowledge:<\/strong> Experience with wood, metal or plastics workshops is beneficial. Knowledge of CAD\/CAM, 3D printing or laser cutting is an advantage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Organisation:<\/strong> The ability to prepare resources, maintain equipment and manage materials effectively.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Personal qualities:<\/strong> A proactive, dependable and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Previous school experience is an advantage but not essential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Right to work in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Why Work with Principal Education?<\/p>\n Flexible opportunities:<\/strong> Choose supply work that suits your availability, with potential for longer-term and full-time placements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Local placements:<\/strong> Opportunities within secondary schools across Hackney.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Transferable experience:<\/strong> Put your existing technical and practical skills to use in education.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ongoing support:<\/strong> Guidance from our team throughout your placement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Apply Today<\/p>\n Are you practical, organised and confident working with tools, materials and equipment? Whether you have a technical qualification or valuable hands-on industry experience, we’d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n Apply today to join Principal Education and explore DT Technician opportunities across Hackney.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65295,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Hackney","_application":"https:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\/job\/225762301\/DT-Technician?s=103904","_company_name":"Principal Education","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\/list-jobs\/416319\/Principal-Education","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"","bs_cache_bypass_cache":0},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[685],"job_listing_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Pay:<\/strong> Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Contract:<\/strong> Flexible supply and full-time opportunities<\/p>\n\n
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