Secondary - DT Technician

Reed Education are looking for a DT Technician to work in a supportive Secondary School in the Southwest area of Sheffield. This fulltime role school is to cover a period of leave, to commence after Easter break. The hours will be: 8:00-16:00 (term time only)

Day-to-day of the role:

A DT Technician assists in the smooth running of the Technology department in a secondary school. Your typical tasks would include:

• Preparing, setting up and checking that equipment is working and is safe for pupils to use.
• * Supporting teaching staff and pupils during lessons with queries.
• * Putting away equipment after lessons and cleaning as required.
• * maintaining a safe working environment.
• * Organising and storing equipment.
• * checking stock levels and re-ordering where appropriate.
• * repairing equipment.
• * Administrative tasks throughout the department.
• * Updating displays.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working as a DT Technician in a Secondary school or has experience in a transferrable industry such as CNC machine operators/ Metal workers/ Joiners or any other technical workshop experience.

You will have a clear enhanced DBS on the Update service or willing to apply for one via Reed.

Commitment to working with and safeguarding children.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay, with the opportunity to be paid to scale from day one.
• Refer a Teacher Reward Scheme which offers up to £300 per referral.
• Access to CPD courses, including safeguarding training.
• REED Reward Hub offering discounts and benefits such as professional indemnity insurance, life/critical illness insurance, and much more.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• Compliance support ensuring your on-boarding journey is hassle-free.

If you are interested in this position or want to explore other opportunities we have to offer, please apply online today!

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing.