Job: DT Technician

Employer: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: £27,679

Start date: As soon as possible 

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays 8am to 4pm, term time only + 2 weeks (44-week contract)

Aston Education is looking for a dynamic Design Technology (DT) Technician to join this Ofsted Good 11-18 mainstream secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London. The school has excellent facilities and DT machinery.

The school offers:

Excellent modern facilities
An extensive support network
Local Government Pension Scheme
Free parking
Excellent professional development programme
Lifestyle and discount savings
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Headspace app
Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
Season ticket loans

As a DT Technician, you'll provide technical support to the DT department of the Academy in order to support teaching and learning.

You'll ensure equipment and materials are prepared for lessons and practical demonstrations as instructed by the teaching staff. You'll also support teachers in advising students on the safe and proper use of the equipment and support students in learning activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience required include:

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working as a DT Technician
Experience working with young people in a secondary school
Knowledge of health and safety regulations

This is a vibrant and oversubscribed school and it's part of a respected medium size Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent DT Technician job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check