Art & Technology Technician

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust Email: j.debney@fakenhamacademy.org Salary – SCP5-6, £10,979 - £11,351 actual pa (£25,583 – £25,989 FTE) Fixed Term to 31 August 2027 initially Part Time 18 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Fri) Term Time plus 2 weeks Required from 1 September 2026 Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today’s modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women. Our latest Ofsted inspection recognised the high level standard we work hard to deliver resulting in being rated a “good” school in all aspects of the inspection. THE ROLE We are currently seeking a part-time Technology & Art Technician to support the work of our busy Technology & Art Department, providing technical support, resources, maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with issues relating to health and safety. You will also provide day to day support to the teaching staff and our students during lessons. You will be able to manage a varied workload and be able to learn new skills effectively. You will also be a team player who has enthusiasm, adaptability and resilience and is committed to providing the highest levels of service. The role will initially be on a fixed term contract from September 2026 until 31 August 2027, but this will be reviewed in the summer term. If you have any questions regarding the post prior to making a formal application, please contact Jean Debney, Head of Arts & Technology via e-mail at - j.debney@fakenhamacademy.org How to apply A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form, Closing date: 2 September 2026, 12 noon Interview date: 9 September 2026 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.