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Design & Technology Technician

Design & Technology Technician

Teaching Personnel • Dorchester, Dorset, England
25 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description
Design & Technology Technician – Secondary School

Location: Dorchester
Start Date: September
Contract: Part-time, Long-term (with the potential for a permanent position)
Salary: Dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel is seeking a part-time Design & Technology Technician to support a welcoming and well-equipped secondary school in Dorchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, organised individual who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to play an important role in supporting students' learning.

Whether you have experience in education, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or another workshop-based setting, this role offers the chance to make a real difference within a busy Design & Technology department.

The Role

As a Design & Technology Technician, your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons.

  • Maintaining workshop machinery and ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use.

  • Supporting teaching staff during practical sessions where required.

  • Managing stock levels and assisting with the ordering of materials and resources.

  • Keeping workshop areas clean, organised and compliant with health and safety regulations.

  • Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs to equipment.

  • Contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the Design & Technology department.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with tools, machinery or within a practical workshop environment.

  • Has a good understanding of health and safety procedures.

  • Is organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively.

  • Works well independently as well as part of a team.

  • Has strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

  • Previous experience in a school or educational setting is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

  • Competitive rates of pay based on experience.

  • A part-time, long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.

  • Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

  • Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.

  • The opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative secondary school.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your practical skills can help support students and staff every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel for more information about this exciting Design & Technology Technician opportunity in Dorchester.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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