Art and Design Technology Technician
11 hours ago
South East London
Job Title: Art and Design Technology Technician Location: Plumstead, South East London Salary: Salary Scale Tech 3 £26,595 per annum (Actual gross salary) Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Term time only plus 3 weeks) Closing Date: Tuesday 5 May at noon Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work - pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish. About The Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an Art and Design Technology Technician to join our dedicated Art, Design and Technology team. You will be responsible for the day to day provision of technical support to the Art and DT Departments. This will involve: Maintaining equipment, tools, components and accessories and reporting any faults. Preparing a range of materials for teaching purposes including paper, pencils, wood, metal, plastic, food and textiles. Preparing, setting up and checking machinery, equipment and apparatus for lessons including exams and assessments. This includes constructing teaching aids using basic workshop skills. Issuing equipment to staff and pupils and maintaining appropriate records. Ordering materials and operating systems of stock control Providing technical advice and assistance to teaching staff and pupils within the curriculum area including support for learning. Maintaining satisfactory standards of safety and security ensuring Health and Safety at work legislation is followed.About You: To be successful you will need: Appropriate qualifications in Art, Design and photography. (GCSE/A level /ONC, City & Guilds, BTEC) Broad based technical knowledge and skills. The ability to work as part of a team Experience in a school or educational establishment is desirable.We can offer you supportive and friendly colleagues, and good professional development. Additional Information: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and keep an eye on your emails for our application form, this can also be found on our website as well. Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; DT Technician, Art Technician, Technical Teaching Support, DT Tech, Learning Support Worker, Lesson Preparation, Teaching Assistant may also be considered for this role