Design and Technology Technician - Popular Secondary school located in the Hillingdon borough - Asap start
- location Hillingdon
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Permanent
- salary £26,233 to £27,263 per year
- ref JXI - DTTCH
- Apply by 10 October 2025
- Job start ASAP
- Job end 22 Oct 2025
Smart Teachers is pleased to be working with this popular co-Educational secondary school located in the borough of Hillingdon. The school are looking to appoint a Design and Technology Technician asap on a permanent basis.
About the role
The ideal candidate would be competent in the set-up, use and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery, new technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing and art processes. It will involve preparing resources and equipment for lessons: hard materials: woods, metals and plastics, as well as maintaining machinery and ordering supplies.A knowledge of basic engineering and/or mechanics would be highly advantageous. The working Hours are Monday Thursday 8am- 3.45pm and Friday 8am - 3.30pm
About the school
The school is one of the most popular Co-Educational schools in the borough and is Oversubscribed. Ofsted has rated the student behaviour as excellent. The school is well served by local transports routes.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Design and Technology Technician - Popular Secondary school located in the Hillingdon borough - Asap start you will:
- Be able to operate CAD CAM Machines
- Exhibit students work
- Sharpening of hand tools
- Experience working with Engineering and Graphic technology material and Equipment
- A degree or equivalent education
- A Enhanced DBS or open to getting one
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Salary will depend on experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Joe Inglis on 0207 065 7537 or email [email protected].