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Job Title: DT/Art Technician\n Location: Uxbridge (Hillingdon), West London\n Start Date: ASAP\n Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only\n Salary: £14 - £16 an hour (dependent on experience)\n\nAre you a creative and practical individual with a passion for design and the arts? We are seeking a proactive and skilled Design Technology/Art Technician to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Uxbridge (Hillingdon) as soon as possible.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nAs a DT/Art Technician, you will provide vital technical support to the Design & Technology and Art departments, ensuring that students and teachers have the resources, materials, and safe working environment needed to deliver engaging and hands-on lessons.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPrepare, maintain and organise tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons in DT and Art.\n\nSupport students and teachers during practical sessions, offering technical assistance when required.\n\nEnsure all machinery, tools and resources are safe, clean and well-maintained.\n\nOrder and manage stock, including art supplies, timber, adhesives, and other materials.\n\nAssist in the display of students' artwork and DT projects around the school.\n\nMaintain compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.\n\nRequirements:\n\nRelevant qualifications or experience in Art, Design Technology, or a related field.\n\nPractical knowledge of tools, machinery, and workshop safety (experience with laser cutters, 3D printers, or kiln use is a plus).\n\nStrong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.\n\nA flexible, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for supporting student creativity and learning.\n\nAn enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).\n\nBenefits\n\nCPD - Tradewind Recruitment are excited to announce that we are now partnered with the National College, meaning that you have access to exceptional learning opportunities at your leisure. We can support you take your in-class pedagogy to the next level.\n\nCompetitive rates of pay.\n\nMake positive impacts to the learning of many students.If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to start your career in education as a Design Technology Technician, apply now to join this fantastic school in Uxbridge (Hillingdon) or send your CV to !\n\nAlternatively, for more information on this role, please contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) (option 3)