DT Technician

DT Technician
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Salary: £18- £22p/h
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full time until July 2025

Are you currently available and looking for a new role as a DT Technician?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled DT Technician to join our vibrant team at a leading comprehensive girls’ school in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation in our Design and Technology department. As a DT Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting both staff and students in achieving their goals.

DT Technician Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize your textiles skills to prepare sewing machines and maintain them, providing invaluable support for hand stitching activities in class.
• Prepare materials for various projects, including fabric cutting and organizing materials for the laser cutter.
• Maintain digital records and assist in printing photos of student work, ensuring a comprehensive documentation of progress.
• Supervise the laser cutter, ensuring its safe and effective use by students and staff.
• Assist in setting up displays and exhibitions of student work, showcasing the creativity and talent within our school community.
• Provide support in classrooms and printing resources when department staff are absent, ensuring continuity of learning.
• Offer support in lessons, working with small groups of students as required to enhance their understanding and skills.

DT Technician Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable expertise in textiles, including sewing machine preparation and maintenance.
• Ability to prepare materials and assist in various tasks related to design and technology projects.
• Proficiency in digital maintenance, including organizing and printing photos of student work.
• Experience with laser cutter supervision preferred.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support the department in various capacities as needed.
• Resistant materials experience is desired but not essential for this term.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the DT Technician role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch