Art Technician - 30 hours
The Deepings School
Lincolnshire
- £16,716.41 - £17,574.16 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £16,716.41 - £17,574.16 Annually (Actual) LCC Support Staff Grade 4 Scalepoint 9 -12 £23,893 - £25,119 pro rata (£16,716.41 - £17,574.16 actual per annum)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 November 2024
Job overview
About this Role
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Our students are amazing and were the driving force behind establishing our values of KINDNESS, RESPECT, and AMBITION. Our staff are equally enthusiastic and ambitious for our students, dedicated to ensuring that every student thrives and feels valued.
Job Purpose:
To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support by providing technical assistance through the preparation and day-to-day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils. By their nature, departmental areas are busy and fast paced. We require a team player with excellent organisation skills, initiative, and confidence in using departmental tools and other apparatus. We are a small team and are looking for an individual to assist in aspects of preparing learning resources and, on occasion, to support the teaching in the classroom, for example with small groups under supervision from the teacher.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Set up resources/materials/equipment for lessons.
Support structured and practical activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis.
Order and maintain sufficient supplies of materials and equipment to enable delivery of lessons and assist others in their use.
Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access/misuse.
Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure that it is clean and in good working order, maintaining Health & Safety regulatory standards throughout the school.
Secure and work with hazardous materials.
Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards.
Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the line manager.
Undertake record keeping, as directed.
Provide clerical and administrative support as directed.
Comply with school policies and procedures including those relating to child protection, health, safety, equality, welfare, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and scheduling of required resources.
Help with classroom displays and celebration of students' achievements.
Undertake all necessary health & safety training to ensure safe use of resources to prepare learning materials and working in and around machinery.
A ‘can do’ attitude, willing to support and help make ‘things happen’ within the departments.
Under direction, support the preparation of teaching resources to support classroom activities.
An attitude of accountability to ensure that tasks are carried out as required and to make suggestions where appropriate.
Undertake any other similar duties as required by the Headteacher.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities across other subject areas within the school that are commensurate with the grading of the post. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Person Specification: Art/DT Technician
Qualifications and Training:
- Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school
- Experience of using ICT effectively
Experience:
- Experience of demonstrating specialist equipment and materials
- Experience of working in a school’s environment
Skills and Knowledge:
- Detailed knowledge of safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools
- Knowledge of particular subject and technical areas, relevant policies/codes of practice, and awareness of relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements
- Able to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectively
Personal Qualities:
- Patience and diplomacy
- Able to communicate with and relate well to students and adults
- Committed to equality of opportunity
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and enthusiastic
- Highly organised
- Excellent planning abilities
- Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to high standards of safety and the maintenance of an orderly environment
- Ability to be self-motivating
- Commitment to undertaking training where required
Attached documents
About The Deepings School
- The Deepings School
- Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough
- Lincolnshire
- PE6 8NF
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family. We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education. We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas.
Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem-solvers and develop the life-skills required to prepare them for life after school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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