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Art & Design Technology (Textiles) Technician

Highgate Wood Secondary School, London, N8 8RN

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Location: On site Salary: Haringey Support Staff Salary Grade 6 (Spine Points 18 to 20) Pro rata Contract: Full-time, Term-time, 36 hours a week, Mon – Fri. 8am – 4pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £35,520 - £36,585 - Actual Pro Rata £33,607 - £34,615.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a creative, organised and enthusiasticArt & Design Technology (Textiles) Technician to join our vibrant and successful school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of an engaging and innovative curriculum across Art, Design Technology and Textiles, helping to inspire students and foster creativity.

You will play a key role in preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and supporting practical learning experiences for students across all key stages, including A Level.

Key Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Prepare and assemble equipment, materials and resources for lessons, assessments and examinations
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons, demonstrating techniques and safe use of equipment
• Set up, clear away, clean and maintain equipment and learning spaces
• Assist in planning and organising practical requirements in collaboration with teaching staff
• Maintain accurate records, inventories and health & safety documentation
• Manage stock, including ordering, receiving and checking deliveries
• Ensure all workspaces and equipment meet health and safety standards, carrying out routine checks and maintenance
• Promote safe working practices and advise staff and students accordingly
• Support extra-curricular activities such as clubs, exhibitions and open evenings
• Provide additional support to A Level students with coursework and practical projects
• Contribute to the development and organisation of departmental resources and facilities

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for Art, Design and Textiles
• Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks
• Has good practical skills and confidence using equipment and materials (textiles experience desirable)
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety in a workshop or studio environment
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Communicates effectively with staff and students
• Is committed to supporting young people and enhancing their learning experience

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to work in a creative and dynamic department
• A role where you can make a real impact on students’ learning and creativity

Safeguarding Statement

Highgate Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs alone and are unable to offer skilled worker sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please apply using the link on this advert or contact hr@hws.haringey.sch.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 19 April 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 27 April 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Highgate Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations. The successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
In line with safer recruitment practices, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. This is part of our safeguarding checks and seeks publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Highgate Wood Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1543 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highgate Wood Secondary School website
• Email address: hr@hws.haringey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 342 7970
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highgate-wood-secondary-school

Highgate Wood School is a mixed comprehensive school providing secondary education. We want everyone to feel welcome, safe and secure in the school and believe that each of us has a valuable contribution to make to our community and its continued success. We firmly believe that Everyone Matters. Our core values are embodied in the 4Cs - Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation, and Contribution, the principles of Respect and Honesty and the commitment to encouraging Perseverance and Hard Work within a Growth Mind-set.

It is through these values that we bring to life our mission statement: "Making a positive difference to students' achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self-belief”.

Ethos and values

Our established values of Courtesy, Consideration, Contribution and Cooperation (the 4Cs), together with our Growth Mind-set focus on perseverance and hard work and our emphasis on honesty and respect underpin the school’s behaviour ethos.

Our school motto is Everyone Matters and this ensures that we take an approach that values every student as an individual, with a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities enabling talent and creativity to be identified and nurtured.

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