Art & Design Technology Technician

St James is a dynamic school, encompassing 32 acres, leading the way in the education of the whole person with a strong philosophically based ethos, valuing stillness and meditation balanced with a strong academic focus. We offer an outstanding CPD provision, as well as making available Mindfulness and Yoga sessions to all staff. We have recently opened our new Sports Hall, which includes a gym suite that all our staff have access to. Onsite facilities include free parking and access to our daily refreshment provision, including lunchtime meals.

To understand the nature of our school, we encourage you to read our latest published report in The Good Schools Guide.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our innovative and successful Art & Design Technology department to support the teaching of a wide range of Design, Art and Technology subjects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• preparing equipment and teaching areas, including the workshop and design studio
• monitoring and maintaining equipment and resources
• scheduling annual maintenance checks and servicing of tools and equipment
• ensuring a safe environment for students and staff by regular H&S monitoring
• supporting students in practical lessons

The successful candidate will have proven practical and technical skills, with the ability to solve technical problems, strong organisational skills and ICT skills, and an understanding of the relevant health & safety regulations relating to the safe operation of workshop machinery. We offer boys the opportunity to work in a wide range of resistant materials, including woods, metals, plastics, MIG welding, Brazing, pewter casting, jewellery work, 3D printing and laser cutting.

Applicants must also be self-motivated, possess excellent interpersonal/communication skills and be able to work with students. Relevant experience within a secondary school setting is desirable, but this is not essential, as appropriate training will be provided.

Extra-curricular activities are important at St James, and a willingness to contribute within the Art, Design and Technology department or beyond is essential to the post.

St James Schools does not accept curriculum vitaes, so please submit your online application form by clicking Quick Apply or send through your completed application form to: recruitment@stjamesschools.co.uk.

Closing date: 9am on 9 September 2024.

The School reserves the right to offer the post or not at any stage in the appointment process.

St James Senior Boys’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All Teaching roles within the school are regarded as Regulated Activity. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.