DT Technician

DT Technician - Secondary School

Location: Glossop
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term - Sickness Cover
Hours: Full-Time

Cover People are currently working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in the Glossop area to recruit a reliable and skilled Design & Technology (DT) Technician to provide long-term cover for a member of staff currently absent due to sickness.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced DT Technician, workshop technician, practical specialist, or someone with a strong background in Design & Technology to join a supportive school environment and play an important role in supporting both staff and students.

The Role

As a DT Technician, you will provide essential practical and technical support to the school's Design & Technology department, helping ensure lessons, workshops, and practical activities run safely and effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and organising materials, tools, and equipment for DT lessons
• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and classroom activities
• Maintaining and organising workshops, equipment, and resources
• Ensuring tools and machinery are safe, maintained, and ready for use
• Supporting students during practical activities where appropriate
• Assisting with the preparation of projects and practical coursework
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures at all times
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop environment

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician, or similar practical role
• A strong understanding of Design & Technology workshop environments
• Confidence working with tools, machinery, materials, and practical equipment
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements
• The ability to work independently while supporting teaching staff effectively
• A professional, reliable, and proactive approach
• A genuine interest in supporting young people within an educational environment

School experience is desirable but not essential - relevant industry, workshop, engineering, construction, or practical experience will also be considered.

Why Work with Cover People?

• ASAP start available
• Long-term sickness cover providing consistency of work
• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from an experienced Cover People consultant
• Access to further education and school-based opportunities
• Potential for future long-term and permanent positions

Registration Requirement

To be considered for this role, candidates must be registered with Cover People or willing to complete the registration process .

All candidates will be required to complete the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks before commencing work in school.

If you are an experienced DT Technician or practical specialist looking for a new long-term opportunity in the Glossop area , we'd love to hear from you.

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