Art Technician

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of high number of applications therefore early applications are encouraged. Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Our students are amazing and were the driving force behind establishing our values of KINDNESS, RESPECT, and AMBITION. Our staff are equally enthusiastic and ambitious for our students, dedicated to ensuring that every student thrives and feels valued. Job Purpose: To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support by providing technical assistance through the preparation and day-to-day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils, specifically the Art and DT department. By their nature, departmental areas are busy and fast paced. We require a team player with excellent organisation skills, initiative, and confidence in using departmental tools and other apparatus. We are a small team and are looking for an individual to assist in aspects of preparing learning resources and, on occasion, to support the teaching in the classroom, for example with small groups under supervision from the teacher. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Set up resources/materials/equipment for lessons, specifically Art, Textiles and Food & Nutrition preparation. Support structured and practical activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis. Order and maintain sufficient supplies of materials and equipment to enable delivery of lessons and assist others in their use. Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access/misuse. Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure that it is clean and in good working order, maintaining Health & Safety regulatory standards throughout the school. Secure and work with hazardous materials. Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the line manager. Undertake record keeping, as directed. Provide clerical and administrative support as directed. Comply with school policies and procedures including those relating to child protection, health, safety, equality, welfare, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and scheduling of required resources. Help with classroom displays and celebration of students' achievements. Undertake all necessary health & safety training to ensure safe use of resources to prepare learning materials and working in and around machinery. A ‘can do’ attitude, willing to support and help make ‘things happen’ within the departments. Under direction, support the preparation of teaching resources to support classroom activities. An attitude of accountability to ensure that tasks are carried out as required and to make suggestions where appropriate. Undertake any other similar duties as required by the Headteacher. These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities across other subject areas within the school that are commensurate with the grading of the post. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Person Specification: Art/DT Technician Qualifications and Training: Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school Experience of using ICT effectively Experience: Experience of demonstrating specialist equipment and materials Experience of working in a school environment Skills and Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools Knowledge of particular subject and technical areas, relevant policies/codes of practice, and awareness of relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements Able to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectively Personal Qualities: Patience and diplomacy Able to communicate with and relate well to students and adults Committed to equality of opportunity Attention to detail Flexible and enthusiastic Highly organised Excellent planning abilities Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team Commitment to high standards of safety and the maintenance of an orderly environment Ability to be self-motivating Commitment to undertaking training where required These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post. Please note that we reserve the right to close the recruitment campaign earlier that this date subject to the volume of applications received. We therefore encourage candidates to submit applications as early as possible. It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.