Design and Technology Technician

Design & Technology Technician Secondary School in Wandsworth Full-Time | Term-Time Only Start Date: Monday 27th April 2026 Contract: Until 17th July 2026 (Potential to Become Permanent) Nurture Education is working with a large, friendly, and high-performing secondary school in Wandsworth to recruit a proactive and skilled Design & Technology Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on and organised Design & Technology Technician to support a busy Art and DT faculty across multiple disciplines. About the Role As a Design & Technology Technician, you will be one of two technicians supporting a dynamic department. The successful Design & Technology Technician will play a key role in ensuring practical lessons run smoothly and safely, while supporting both staff and students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Key Responsibilities * Support teachers in delivering the DT curriculum across Product Design, Graphics, Art Textiles, and Food * Assist students with practical project work as a Design & Technology Technician * Order, manage, and maintain stock, materials, and ingredients * Use and maintain workshop tools and machinery (including laser cutter, scroll saws, vac former, and band saw) * Maintain DT workshops, classrooms, and kitchen spaces * Ensure all Health & Safety protocols are followed * Support the secure storage of exam work * Organise displays and exhibitions of student work * Administer cover work for absent teachers What We’re Looking For * Ideally Health & Safety trained (Secondary Core H&S within the last 5 years) * Degree and/or relevant practical experience in a related field * CAD/CAM proficiency desirable * Strong organisational and multitasking skills * Confident communicator with a proactive approach * Experience working as a Design & Technology Technician or in a similar practical role is highly desirable Important Information * This is a long-term temporary role with potential to become permanent, though this is not guaranteed * The successful Design & Technology Technician will be paid through Nurture Education (agency), not directly by the school Why Apply? * Join a supportive and busy DT and Art faculty * Opportunity to gain valuable experience as a Design & Technology Technician * Potential for a longer-term opportunity * Ongoing support from Nurture Education If you are a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician looking for your next opportunity in Wandsworth, apply now through Nurture Education