Art Technician - Kendrick School
Kendrick School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BNThis job expired on 3 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
3 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, term time: 30 Hours per week - Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £16,048 to £16,589 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
30 Hours per week - Term time only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Art Technician to join us in September 2024.
Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in the centre of Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent OFSTED inspection, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
The successful candidate will be practical and resourceful and provide helpful support to the Art Department and students working in these areas. Previous experience in a Technician role is not a requirement, however the successful applicant must be interested in working in a creative environment and welcome becoming part of an experienced team dedicated to the creative education of young people. A background in art would be desirable, but a willingness to learn art skills is more important.
The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and in a school community and should be capable of working with the minimum of supervision.
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community. We can offer you:
- Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.
- A student body that is motivated and engaged.
- Training and development.
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to our swimming pool and other fitness/wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
The recent Ofsted report, November 2022 stated: “The Kendrick Pledge emphasises friendship, kindness, respect, equality, tolerance and justice, and these values underpin all that the school achieves. Pupils flourish in this exceptionally caring and inclusive learning environment. Secure, trusting relationships between staff and pupils ensure pupils feel very well supported and safe here. In turn, pupils’ excellent behaviour and impeccable manners make Kendrick a very special place to be”.
What the school offers its staff
An application form and a job description can be downloaded from the school website (https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk) or obtained by contacting Amanda Emberson-Powney at the school. Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.
CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4th June 2024
Interviews: Week of 10th June 2024
(we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate becomes available)
Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Kendrick School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 903 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kendrick School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk
Kendrick School is an 11-18 selective girls’ school with academy status situated in the centre of Reading. Kendrick has an impressive record of the highest academic standards and achievements and is acknowledged as being one of the very best state schools in the country; it is a centre of excellence for girls’ education and an outstanding school. Year on year Kendrick has been acknowledged for being in the top 5% of schools in the country in terms of progress of students between KS2 and KS4, using the Progress 8 measure.
Arranging a visit to Kendrick School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.
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