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Carpenter - DT Technician Role in Secondary SchoolsLocation: Northampton Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term OpportunitiesAre you a qualified or experienced carpenter looking for a new challenge outside of the trade? Would you like to use your practical skills to support the next generation of makers and designers?Secondary schools across Northampton are seeking Carpenters to join their Design & Technology (DT) departments as Technicians from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into education and bring real-world experience into the classroom-supporting students in a safe, creative, and hands-on learning environment.About the Role:Support DT lessons (woodwork, resistant materials, and construction skills) by preparing materials, maintaining tools, and setting up equipmentUse your carpentry knowledge to demonstrate correct techniques and workshop safetyMaintain and repair machinery (e.g. band saws, drills, disc sanders) and carry out routine safety checksEnsure the workshop is clean, well-organised, and fully stocked with materialsAssist teachers and students during practical tasks, helping students gain confidence with tools and projectsPromote a strong culture of health and safety, including compliance with risk assessments and safety proceduresEngage in school projects, displays, and learning opportunities linked to construction, sustainability, and d...