Textiles and Art Technician

The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate in Fashion or Textiles, and they will need to be comfortable supporting the Teachers and Students in the Textiles department. The successful candidate must exhibit proficient practical skills, the ability to effectively manage practical sessions, inspire students, and uphold high standards. Experience of working with a range of materials as well as subject specific ICT programs and technology would be beneficial.

Art and Textiles are very popular subjects within the school and are well resourced. All staff are fully supported in their professional development. 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 23rd September.

Interviews will take place at Edgbaston High School for Girls on Thursday 3rd October.

Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview and will be given a specific task to do. There will also be an opportunity to tour the School on the day.Applications, addressed to Mrs Clare Macro (Headmistress), should include a completed school application form and a covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your suitability for the role as outlined in the information pack.

Please submit these to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

CVs may be submitted as well but must be accompanied by an application form.

To comply with KCSIE Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.