Art and Design Technician
OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus
Kent
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- Salary:
- £28,000 to £30,000 FTE (£24,554 - £26,308 Pro rata) Dependent upon skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As Soon As Possible
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2024
Job overview
OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 126 campuses across 20 countries.
We have a fantastic opportunity at our Maidstone Campus for an Art and Design Technician. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate in the use of the equipment and in effectively supporting students in the learning areas. The successful candidate will ideally - but not essentially - have experience of working as an Art and Design Technician in an educational setting, or in a similar role and you will be able to support our students in navigating any challenges in their learning.
This support staff role would be suitable for various applicants from college leavers or graduates, current school support staff or technicians, through to trades personnel looking to work in an educational setting.
The role is available on a full time, permanent basis of 37.5 hours each week and is term time only.
Key responsibilities:
- To undertake preparation of materials for student’s practical work including some IT based activities
- To assist in the production of technical information that is used by staff and students.
- To participate in training on and for the usage of various equipment and machines in the department
- To understand and be aware of health and safety instructions on the use of department resources (e.g. tools, materials, equipment etc) and be able to effectively instruct and supervise students in the safe usage of equipment and machines
- To have general oversight/maintenance of resources within the relevant departments.
- To maintain and clean benches, stools and working surface areas in all parts of the department.
- To report any needs for service, maintenance and repair school equipment and fittings as required.
- Support remote teachers in delivery of practical lessons via Zoom via student supervision and facilitating queries with the equipment or resources.
- When requested by teaching staff, to demonstrate the use of different equipment and materials with regards to safety, including providing technical advice, assistance and supervision to pupils during practical’s, project work and assessments.
- To work with students who have difficulties undertaking particular tasks and to support adjustments for students with SEND.
- Where directed, assist the teacher with coursework, delivery of work programmes / lessons and assessments within the specialist area, to include supporting the staging of displays.
- As required, support students in the Learning Centre through effective coaching that promotes the OSG Learning to Learn framework.
You will have:
- Experience, knowledge, or a keen interest in delivering practical demonstrations of Technology methods
- Experience of supervising others in the use of equipment or machinery
- Awareness of safety issues as appropriate to the post, including health and safety risk assessments
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in relevant discipline or related qualification
We offer:
- Full training in the various aspects of the role regarding the equipment and in supporting and coaching students in the learning areas
- Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals.
- Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
- Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
- A competitive salary, staff laptop and Workplace Pension Contributions
- Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career- via our National Teacher Academy
If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please email Keryn Westhuizen – Campus Principal- keryn.westhuizen@uk.oneschoolglobal.com
For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: 30th September 2024
OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus
OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus (formerly Focus School Linton Park Campus) is an independent, all-through, co-educational, non-selective school for children aged 7-18. It has a strong Christian ethos and there are 195 pupils on its roll. Linton Park is situated in Maidstone, Kent. The school was established on its current site in 2008 in purpose-built accommodation, which has been further developed since including a new state-of-the-art Learning Centre for Primary students.
Why should I work at OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus?
- Modern, cutting-edge facilities in bright, clean, fully resourced, purpose-built accommodation.
- Friendly, supportive working environment with a real sense of family.
- Professionally supportive structure which gives a sense of value and purpose to every member of staff whatever their role, enabling meaningful continual professional development.
- Beautiful setting in the leafy Kent countryside with easy access routes to London and the rest of the UK.
- Students who value a top-class education and are engaged and interested in lessons, wrapped around by a parent and wider community group who appreciate the efforts of their staff.
- In a national Education Picture where teachers often feel as if they are painting walls, a chance to create an educational work of art where there is time, space and opportunity to work on the fine detail.
Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.
We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.
Campus Principal: Mrs Keryn van der Westhuizen (acting)
Number of Campus Staff: 32
Number of Students: 173
Vision & Values:
“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”
In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:
- Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
- Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
- Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
- Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
- Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
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