Design Technology or Art Technician – Secondary School Location: Birmingham Start date: September 2025 Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Salary: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience) PAYE Enjoy being creative and hands-on behind the scenes? This technician role could be just the thing. We’re working with a busy secondary school looking for a proactive and practical Technician to support either the Design Technology or Art department. You’ll play a key part in helping creative lessons run smoothly setting up equipment, prepping materials, and making sure the classroom is safe, tidy, and ready to inspire. About the Role Whether you're working with saws or sketchbooks, you’ll: Prepare materials and tools for practical lessons Support students during workshops or studio sessions Keep equipment in good working order and stock levels organised Maintain a safe, tidy classroom that meets health and safety standards Help create displays, resources, and project examples where needed About You We’re looking for someone who: Has experience in a workshop, studio, or school environment (bonus if it’s both) Is confident using tools, materials, and specialist equipment Has an eye for detail and a strong sense of organisation Is reliable, enthusiastic, and happy to get stuck in Holds a current DBS on the Update Service or is happy to apply What You’ll Get A creative and varied role where no two days are the same Supportive staff and opportunities to build your skills Weekly PAYE pay no umbrella deductions Personalised support from your Protocol consultant Long-term opportunities and potential for permanent roles All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.