Creative Arts Technician
Queen Katharine Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 September 2025 at 10am
Date listed
10 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Pathway 2, £20,807 - £22,161 per annum (FTE £24,404 - £25,992)
Additional allowances
Pathway 2, £20,807 - £22,161 per annum (FTE £24,404 - £25,992)
Creative Arts Technician job summary
Creative Arts Technician
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week)
Working pattern: 8am - 4pm, Monday to Thursday, 8am - 3.30pm on Fridays
Salary: Pathway 2, £21,567 - £22,970 per annum (FTE £25,185 - £26,824)
Site: Queen Katharine Academy
Closing date: 9am on Weds 24th September
Start date: ASAP
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Do you thrive in creative environments?
Are you passionate about supporting artistic and technological learning?
If so, join Queen Katharine Academy as our new Creative Arts Technician and help shape the future of creative education.
Your role:
As a Creative Arts Technician, you’ll play a vital part in supporting both the Creative Arts and Technologies departments. From preparing materials and maintaining equipment to assisting in practical lessons and showcasing student work, your role will be hands-on, varied, and deeply rewarding. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to ensure lessons run smoothly and students have the resources they need to thrive.
We’re looking for someone with a practical background, strong organisational skills, and a passion for creativity. You’ll need to be confident working independently and as part of a team, with good ICT skills and a keen eye for detail. Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your enthusiasm and commitment to supporting learning.
About us:
At Queen Katharine Academy, we believe that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are proud to uphold the values of Ambition, Responsibility, and Respect—values inspired by our namesake, Katharine of Aragon, who led with kindness, fairness, and strength.
You’ll be joining a vibrant, inclusive school community where every member is encouraged to take opportunities, support others with kindness, and strive for excellence. Our staff and student pledges create a culture of safety, support, and ambition, where everyone is empowered to thrive.
This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of a school that is committed to broadening horizons, enriching experiences, and making a real difference in the lives of young people.
Why work for us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Queen Katharine Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1685 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queen Katharine Academy website
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