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 East 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: £14- 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 East 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 Waltham Forest, please click "apply now" or contact Stuart at Tradewind at