Design Technology Technician

Creative Technology and Expressive Arts Technician – Full-Time – Cheadle – Secondary School

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school in Cheadle to recruit a full-time Technician to support the Creative Technology and Expressive Arts departments. This is a key support role within the school, providing vital assistance to teachers and students across subjects including Art, Design Technology, Drama, and Music.

The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring lessons run smoothly by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and helping to create a safe, creative, and stimulating learning environment.

Start Date: ASAP or by arrangement
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Location: Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Pay: £89 - £100 per day depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the practical and technical aspects of lessons in Art, DT (including Food and Resistant Materials), Drama, and Music

• Prepare, maintain, and safely store tools, instruments, resources, and equipment

• Assist with the setting up and dismantling of practical lessons, rehearsals, and performances

• Ensure all workspaces and equipment meet health and safety standards

• Provide technical support for school events, exhibitions, and performances where needed

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support student learning and creativity

• Maintain an inventory of materials and place orders when required

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working in a school or workshop/creative environment (desirable but not essential)

• Be confident using a range of creative tools, digital equipment, and technologies

• Have good organisational and time management skills

• Show initiative and be willing to learn new skills

• Understand and apply safe working practices

• Be enthusiastic about supporting young people and creative education

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and forward-thinking school with a strong reputation for creative learning. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

To apply, please submit your CV to Teaching Personnel. All applicants must have an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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