Lab Technician (Design and Technology)

Lab Technician (Design and Technology) – Secondary School (Hull)
Location: Hull
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £89 – £125 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP (22/04/2025)

GSL Education are seeking a skilled and reliable Design and Technology Lab Technician to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Hull. This is a full-time opportunity, ideal for someone with practical workshop skills and a passion for supporting students in a creative learning environment.

• A large, high-achieving secondary school with a strong reputation for academic success and student development.

• Modern, well-resourced facilities providing students and staff with an excellent learning environment. Offers a broad and balanced curriculum, including a successful Sixth Form with a wide range of post-16 options.

• Strong focus on values-driven education, promoting respect, responsibility, and resilience across the school community

• Prepare and maintain tools, equipment, and materials for D&T lessons

• Support teachers in delivering practical lessons safely and effectively

• Ensure the workshop complies with all health & safety standards

• Operate and maintain machinery including the band saw and other power tools

• Assist students with practical tasks, offering guidance where appropriate

• Previous experience working in a Design & Technology environment

• COSHH and other qualifications that are applicable.

• Confidence operating workshop machinery, including band saws

• Good knowledge of health & safety in a school/workshop setting

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through GSL Education)

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to ongoing professional development

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative school environment

Please note: This role requires a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, and all successful applicants must pass enhanced DBS checks.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and want to be part of a thriving school community, please contact Dena Gillies at GSL Education’s Hull office today, or submit your CV via the application link.