Creative Arts Technician

Salary: NJC Scale Band 3 Scale Points 6 - 11 (£25,183 - £27,269 FTE)

Actual Salary £14,938.12 - £ 16,175.51

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working Pattern: 25 hours per week

(Working hours and days per week to be confirmed at Interview)

Term Time only (including 5 INSET days)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Office-based at Ashton on Mersey School

Benefits available at The Dean Trust

• Local Government Pension Scheme - Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
• High Street Benefits and Discounts
• Annual flu jabs
• Access to enhanced family friendly policies
• Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented Creative Arts Technician within both of the Art and Design and Performing Arts Department at Ashton on Mersey School. The trust’s vision is for all our pupils to believe in themselves, achieve their potential and succeed in their journey through life. The successful candidate will share this vision whilst driving forward continual school improvement Ashton on Mersey School.

Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community. The school has:

• An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
• A reputation for securing year on year examination results that are consistently strong.
• Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
• A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
• Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
• World class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years.

This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who has the following qualities, knowledge and skills:

• Educated to GCSE including A*-C in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE or equivalent in Art, Design, or a relevant technical field
• Have experience working in an educational or creative environment
• Have experience in setting up resources, equipment and materials
• Technical knowledge of art materials, performing arts equipment, and stage production
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have strong organisational and time management skills
• Good ICT skills, particularly for resource development and record-keeping.
• The ability to support practical lessons and workshops effectively

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour as scheduled below, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk.

• Application closing date:     08:00 am Monday 14th April 2025
• Interviews:                             Friday 25th April 2025

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.