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Design Technology Technician

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Posting date: 04 July 2025
Salary: £25,584 to £27,711 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 August 2025
Location: S11
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DTT/SHEF/0407-8985

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Summary

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £25,584 - £27,711 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a practical and proactive individual with a passion for supporting creative learning? We are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Design Technology Technician to join our dynamic team at a well-established secondary school in Sheffield.

About the Role:

As a Design Technology Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the DT department by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for students. This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for someone with a strong background in workshop tools, machinery, and health & safety standards in a school or educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to teachers during practical DT lessons.


  • Maintain, service, and safely store equipment and materials.


  • Assist with the preparation of materials for student projects.


  • Ensure all machinery and tools are compliant with health and safety regulations.


  • Support with stock control and ordering of supplies.


    About You:

    • Previous experience as a Design Technology Technician or similar role is highly desirable.


    • Strong knowledge of materials, tools, and workshop equipment.


    • Health & Safety awareness essential.


    • Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.


    • Relevant qualification or training in Design Technology or Engineering would be advantageous.


      Join us as a Design Technology Technician and contribute to an engaging, hands-on learning experience that inspires the next generation of designers, engineers, and makers.

      If you are interested, would like more information or would like to apply then please apply now or email david.hague@teacheractive.com

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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