Art & Technology Technician

Grade: BG6 N6-N7 Actual salary £22,727-£23,089 Contract: Full Time 37 Hours a week. Permanent Hours: 8:00-4:00 Monday to Thursday. 8:00-3:30 Fridays Closing date: 26th August 2026 Interview date:TBC Purpose: To provide technical assistance and support activities to teaching staff and the designated manager in their role of undertaking teaching and student support in the delivery of the curriculum. Duties (further details in the attached application pack): Standard equivalent to at least a GCSE Grade 4 in English and Maths Literacy and numeracy Ability to understand and apply the Health and Safety regulations which apply to the work of a technician Experience of working within standard policies and procedures - including purchasing, health and safety, equalities and safeguarding Hold a current driving licence Belief in and commitment to Orchard School Bristol values and vision. Commitment to the wellbeing, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school. We offer: Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust Paid induction and training suited to the role Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme Free parking Use of the Cycle Scheme Paid completion of a DBS check Flu vaccination vouchers Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based) Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority Fluency Duty This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time. Safeguarding Statement Amplify Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.