Urgent Vacancy DT Technician – Vibrant Secondary Academy in Witney
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Job Summary
Are you a practical safety-conscious maker with a background in engineering woodwork or product design A popular well-resourced secondary academy in Witney is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology (DT) Technician to join their creative department on a permanent full-time basis starting as soon as possible.
In this hands-on role you will be the backbone of the DT department supporting teachers and inspiring students by preparing workshop materials maintaining specialized machinery and ensuring a safe creative learning environment.
Job Overview
Working under the direction of the Head of Design & Technology the DT Technician will take day-to-day responsibility for preparing practical lesson materials maintaining hand and power tools overseeing workshop safety compliance and supporting students during practical construction and design projects across wood metal and plastics.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Preparation: Prepare timber metals plastics and card materials accurately using saws guillotines and laser cutters ahead of practical lessons.
Tool & Equipment Maintenance: Routinely service clean and maintain workshop machinery (e.g. bandsaws lathes pillar drills sanders) and hand tools to high safety standards.
Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct daily safety checks manage COSHH logs for chemicals and adhesives and ensure PPE and dust extraction systems operate correctly.
Resource & Stock Management: Monitor and order raw materials hardware electronics components and consumables keeping the stock room organized and cost-efficient.
Classroom & Practical Support: Assist teachers during lessons by supporting students with technical guidance safe machine operation and project assembly.
Exhibition & Showcase Prep: Help mount display and photograph student coursework and GCSE/A-Level portfolios for moderation and open evenings.
The School & Whats on Offer
Creative Environment: A modern well-equipped secondary academy featuring dedicated workshops CAD/CAM suites and a thriving creative arts faculty.
Competitive Salary: A stable annual salary of (dependent on trade background and experience).
Contract & Benefits: Full-time year-round contract featuring regular working hours generous holiday allowance and a robust local government pension scheme.
Perks & Career Growth: Free on-site staff parking in a convenient Witney location alongside professional health and safety and machinery training updates.
Candidate Requirements
Practical Background: Proven experience working in a workshop environment manufacturing engineering or as a school D&T technician.
Technical & Machine Skills: Confident handling workshop machinery power tools and CAM equipment (such as laser cutters or 3D printers).
Safety Awareness: A solid working understanding of workshop health and safety protocols risk assessments and COSHH regulations.
Character & Approach: Creative highly organized safety-first mindset and patient when assisting students of varying skill levels.
Compliance Requirement: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a readiness to complete a clearance process prior to starting).
Ready to bring your practical expertise to a dynamic hands-on educational setting Submit your CV today to secure an interview and workshop tour!
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