DT Technician
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay rate: £90-95 per day.
Are you a DT (Design and Technology) Technician seeking a new, exciting opportunity? GSL Education are working with a Secondary school in Wolverhampton who are recruiting for a DT Technician to join their amazing team in September 2024 on a full-time basis.
The school are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Design & Technology Technician, with a real drive to enhance students' experience of secondary education. The successful candidate will work in partnership with class teachers to support with resources and learning within the Design & Technology departments.
Responsibilities:
- Providing technical support for teaching staff in Design technology (DT)
- Following procedure for stock control and ordering of project resources
- Setting up equipment for practical lessons
- Maintenance and cleaning of equipment including identifying and reporting repairs that may be needed.
- Confidence in using machinery and tools.
- Maintaining tidy classrooms/workshops and ensuring materials are safely stored and labelled.
- Mounting work and creating displays.
- Writing and reviewing Health and Safety procedures including Risk Assessments and COSHH data sheets
- Scheduling annual machine inspections and liaising with inspection staff
- Undertaking training in order to effectively carry out this role.
- Ad hoc duties as directed by line managers Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements:
Experience working in schools in the UK is essential.
- Relevant qualifications or experience in Design, Technology, or a related field.
- Strong technical skills with an understanding of current technology and design tools.
- A genuine passion for education and the ability to inspire young learners.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, with adherence to all safeguarding protocols and background checks.
Must have:
- Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Check – Must be on the update service. (We can assist you with a DBS if you do not have one)
- 2x References are a must in order to clear your file with GSL.
- Valid right to work for the UK
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools.
For further information on this role or to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Sharan at GSL Education on or email