Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a design technology technician looking for a new role?
I am currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic DT technician for a secondary academy in Manchester.
The role is required from September 2023 on a full time basis, initially until the Christmas holidays, but may extend beyond.
The Role
School Design Technology Technician
Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 3.30pm
Duties include :-
Maintaining equipment.
Constructing and modifying technology equipment
Setting up materials for practical work including using circular saws, drills , sanders and heavy machinery to prepare wood, metals, plastics and other materials for student use
Using CAD/CAM equipment for 3D printing
Taking an active part in demonstrations and practical technology lessons
Ordering resources and keeping budgets.
Helping in practical lessons
Giving technical help to students.
Always meeting current health and safety standards.
COSHH qualification is required
Experience as a school technology technician, preferably in a good or outstanding UK school, supported by written references is desirable.
The School
Consistently very high performing 11-18 academy in central Manchester
Ofsted Outstanding since January 2014
"Teachers are authoritative experts in their subjects. They have high expectations; poor behaviour is not tolerated. The quality of teaching in lessons is usually good and often outstanding"
Large technology department with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning
The Benefits
Full time temporary role
Excellent support from department and senior leadership team
Working in a centre of excellence for teaching
Competitive pay rates
May become permanent
To join us and be successful in this secondary technology technician role, you will need to:
- a minimum of 6 weeks' experience of working in a UK secondary school with children aged 11- 18 either as a technician or teaching assistant or teacher.
- Good references to support this experience
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
- Provide a CV with 10 years of employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:
Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, over 2,500! With new courses added every term!
A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To be considered for this school DT technician position, or to hear more about other roles for September 2023 call the Manchester office on , or email