Design & Technology Technician

Position: DT Technician
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Start Date: November 2024
Contract Type: Full-time
Duration: Longer-term

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology (DT) Technician to support a secondary school in Basingstoke. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the DT department, assisting the DT Teacher in delivering lessons and preparing resources for students across Key Stage 3 and 4.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Support: Assist the DT Teacher in preparing and setting up materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons.
• Technical Expertise: Ensure that all tools, machinery, and equipment are maintained, safe to use, and in good working order, conducting regular checks as required.
• Resource Management: Manage and organise the department’s stock of materials and tools, ensuring that everything is in place for lessons to run smoothly.
• Student Assistance: Provide technical support to students during lessons, helping them understand the safe and correct use of equipment.
• Health and Safety: Ensure that health and safety guidelines are adhered to in the classroom and workshops, helping to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.
• General Support: Support the DT department with administrative tasks and contribute to the smooth running of the department.

Who Should Apply?

• Experienced DT Technicians or individuals with a strong background in Design Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates with good practical skills and the ability to work with machinery and tools safely.
• Applicants with a keen interest in working in an educational setting and supporting the development of students' technical skills.
• Must be organised, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

Important Information:

• UK Only Applicants: Due to safer in education checks and right-to-work requirements, this position is open to applicants based in the UK.
• Safer Recruitment: A comprehensive safer in education check will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

By joining Teaching Personnel, you will be part of a team committed to supporting schools and educational staff across the UK. This role offers the chance to work in a rewarding environment, helping young people develop practical skills for the future.

How to Apply:

If you have the technical skills and passion to support the Design Technology department, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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