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Job Advert: Secondary School Design Technician (DT, Art, Photography, Product Design, Food, Textiles)
Location: Lewisham
School Rating: Ofsted 'Good'
Contract Type: Temp to Perm (long term)
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Secondary School Design Technician to join our dynamic Visual and Performing Arts team at a well-regarded secondary school in Lewisham. The ideal candidate will support teachers across a range of disciplines, including Art, Photography, Product Design, Food, and Textiles, by assisting with the preparation and creation of resources, as well as maintaining and managing equipment and materials.
Key Responsibilities Secondary School Design:
- Resource Preparation & Display Creation: Assist teachers with the preparation of teaching materials and displays for the classroom.
- Stock Audits & Orders: Conduct regular stock audits, process orders, and manage deliveries.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and clean machinery and equipment, including band saws, laser cutters, sewing machines, heat presses, and digital printers.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Follow and ensure compliance with COSHH and CLEAPSS regulations, particularly in the food department.
- Routine Maintenance: Change extraction filters, maintain over lockers, and perform deep cleans of ovens and fridges.
- Laundry: Manage duties for food and textiles rooms.
- Laser Cutter Expertise: Confident use of laser cutters and supporting software for product design and other creative processes.
Essential Skills and Experience of Secondary School Design Technician:
- Previous experience working in a school environment.
- A degree in a relevant subject.
- Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH & CLEAPSS.
- Experience using and maintaining technical equipment, particularly in food and design technologies.
- Familiarity with laser cutters and their associated software.
Additional Information:
- Full induction and training provided.
- This position is ideal for someone looking for a long-term role, as it is a temp-to-perm opportunity.
If you are passionate about supporting the creative and technical needs of students and staff in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
