Position: Art, DT & Food Technician
Location: Hackney
Start date: September 2026
Smart Teachers is recruiting on behalf of a thriving secondary academy in Hackney for an Art, Design Technology & Food Technician to join the school on a full-time basis from September 2026.
This is a long-term cover opportunity supporting the Art, Design Technology and Food departments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring practical lessons run smoothly by preparing resources, maintaining equipment and supporting teaching staff and students throughout the school day.
The Role
As an Art, DT & Food Technician, you will:
- Prepare classrooms, workshops and food rooms with the equipment and resources required for practical lessons.
- Support teachers and students during practical activities across Art, Design Technology and Food.
- Organise, prepare and maintain teaching materials and departmental resources.
- Monitor, replenish and order stock, ensuring departments remain well equipped.
- Maintain workshops, kitchens, machinery, tools and equipment to ensure they are safe, clean and ready for use.
- Carry out routine maintenance of hand tools and workshop equipment where appropriate.
- Maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness and health and safety across all preparation areas.
- Assist with displays, exhibitions and departmental administration, including photocopying and laminating resources.
- Ensure laptops, equipment and specialist resources are stored securely and prepared for the following day.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant will:
- Have previous experience working as a school technician, ideally within Art, Design Technology, Food Technology or Science.
- Be organised, practical and confident working across multiple departments.
- Have a good understanding of health and safety procedures within workshops, kitchens or specialist teaching environments.
- Be proactive with excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Be comfortable maintaining stock levels, preparing resources and supporting practical lessons.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must:
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
- Be able to provide two satisfactory professional references.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Be available to start from 2nd September 2026.
What Smart Teachers Offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE.
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Access to free CPD and training through The National College.
- Pension contributions.
- Opportunities to secure future long-term and permanent roles within our partner schools.
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