DT Technician Needed Urgently in Haringey Secondary School

Design & Technology Technician – Secondary School Location: Haringey, North London Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, long-term Start Date: September 2026 Design & Technology Technician – Haringey We are currently working with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Haringey who are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to join their school community from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical background in Design & Technology, Engineering, Construction, Product Design, Resistant Materials, or a related field who enjoys working in an educational environment and supporting students to develop their practical skills.

The Role

As a DT Technician, you will work closely with the school's DT teaching team to ensure workshops, classrooms and equipment are prepared and maintained to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons. Supporting teachers during practical lessons and assisting students where appropriate. Maintaining and organising DT workshops, classrooms and storage areas. Ensuring tools, machinery and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use. Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs of equipment where appropriate. Managing stock levels and ordering or preparing materials when required. Supporting with displays, student projects and practical demonstrations. Ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed at all times. Working collaboratively with the DT department to provide an effective and engaging learning environment.The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience working as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician, Design Technology Assistant or in a similar practical role. Strong practical skills and confidence using a range of tools, machinery and workshop equipment. Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. A practical, proactive and hands-on approach. The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and support students. Good communication skills and a professional approach. Experience working within a school or educational environment is desirable but not essential. DBS on the Update Service or be willing to have one put in process asap.Why Work With Us?

Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school. Competitive rates of pay. Excellent opportunity to gain or develop experience within education. Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement. Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. Opportunity to work within a well-resourced DT department.If you are a practical, reliable and enthusiastic individual looking for your next opportunity as a DT Technician, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role further.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications