Art, DT & Food Technician

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.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.