DT Technician
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DT Technician - Secondary School - Camden - June 2026 Start - Full-Time
Are you an experienced DT Technician or someone with a strong practical background looking to support a dynamic secondary school environment?
Are you organised, hands-on, and passionate about supporting creative and technical learning?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Camden seeking a DT Technician to join their Design & Technology department on a full-time, long-term basis, starting in June 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting practical lessons and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment for students.
DT Technician - Role Overview
As a DT Technician, you will support the smooth running of the Design & Technology department across KS3 and KS4. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons
- Supporting teachers and students during workshop-based activities
- Maintaining and organising machinery, tools, and stock
- Ensuring all equipment is safe, clean, and in good working order
- Assisting with demonstrations and practical tasks where required
- Monitoring and managing stock levels, placing orders where necessary
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
- Supporting with risk assessments and safe working practices
- Maintaining a tidy, safe, and efficient workshop environment
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a school or workshop environment (desirable)
- Strong practical skills (woodwork, metalwork, or resistant materials preferred)
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures within a workshop setting
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage workload effectively
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to support students
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What's on Offer
- A supportive and well-resourced secondary school in Camden
- Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only
- Opportunity to work within a creative and hands-on department
- A key support role contributing to engaging and practical learning
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Potential for a long-term or permanent position
How to Apply
If you are a DT Technician or have relevant practical experience and are looking for a full-time opportunity in Camden starting in June 2026, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing or calling (option 3).
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your workshop experience and practical skills (woodwork, metalwork, resistant materials) prominently as these are specifically mentioned as preferred
📊 Quantify your workshop management experience: 'Maintained 15+ machines across 3 workshop areas, achieving 98% uptime'
🔧 Emphasise your health and safety knowledge and any relevant certifications alongside your Enhanced DBS status
🎯 Mention experience supporting KS3/KS4 students or similar age groups in practical learning environments
🤝 Show your ability to work independently while supporting teachers - this dual capability is crucial for the role
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- •Maintained 18 workshop machines across woodwork and metalwork areas, achieving 99% equipment uptime through proactive maintenance schedules
- •Conducted weekly risk assessments for 25+ practical lessons, ensuring full health and safety compliance across KS3 and KS4 activities
- •Managed workshop stock levels for 200+ students, reducing material waste by 15% through improved inventory tracking systems
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your DT Technician position at the Camden secondary school represents exactly the workshop-based educational support role I've been seeking. My background in workshop management and practical skills in woodwork and metalwork align perfectly with your requirements for supporting KS3 and KS4 Design & Technology lessons.
My background in workshop environments has equipped me with the organisational skills and safety awareness essential for maintaining equipment, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations whilst supporting both teachers and students in practical learning activities.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you ensure workshop safety when students are using power tools?
- ›What's your approach to maintaining and organising workshop equipment?
- ›How do you conduct risk assessments for practical DT lessons?
- ›Describe your experience with woodwork and metalwork techniques
- ›How would you manage stock levels and equipment ordering?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to support students in a practical learning environment
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work independently to solve a workshop problem
- ›How do you handle multiple priorities when preparing for several practical lessons?
- ›Give an example of when you've had to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to support educational activities
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to support students in a practical learning environment
Describe a situation where you had to work independently to solve a workshop problem