Design Technology Technician

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per year

Design Technology Technician – Greenwich

TimePlan Education are looking for a new Curriculum Technician to provide technical support for teachers and students within Design and Technology to support effective teaching and learning at an 11-18 academy in Greenwich. The role will begin immediately and is a full-time, permanent appointment.

The Design and Technology department offers an exciting array of courses at KS3-5 including BTEC L3 Art and Design, A level Art, GCSE Resistant Materials, Textiles, and Art. The technology and art rooms are fully equipped including a suite of computers, laser cutter, 3D printer and kiln. There are 6 practical art rooms and one computer suite. The school are looking to build and enrich the technology curriculum integrating new technologies into design. This role will play a vital role in these developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, creative individual. It would be suitable for an existing technician or an undergraduate that has worked in the creative industry and would be suited to an individual with a 3D specialism. The successful Curriculum Technician will be a highly effective confident and articulate team player. He or she will understand the central importance of the partnership between school and families in ensuring that students succeed. If you would like to play a part in securing outstanding provision for students, we would very much like to hear from you

As a DT Technician, your responsibilities may include:

Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities as appropriate.
Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to the specification of the teacher requisitions, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment as necessary from instructions supplied by the teaching staff.
In conjunction with the appropriate teachers, advising students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities. To also advise staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work.
Supporting students prepare materials for both 3D and 2D projects, e.g. stretch canvas, preparing screens for printing.
Assisting in practical lessons and after hours activities when requested. When you join the TimePlan Education family, you not only have easy access to the best teaching jobs in the market, you will benefit from having a team of education experts championing your career and caring about your success. Yes, we’ll find you a classroom where you can flourish, but we’ll also give you ongoing career support and professional development to ensure you’re up to date with the latest teaching techniques and regularly check in with you to ensure you’re happy and thriving.