DT and Art Technician

More than one location, Sapientia Education Trust

30 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday - times to be discussed at interview.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790 - £26,409 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

PERSON SPECIFICATION The professional competencies expected of a D&T and Art technician are: • Ability to solve straightforward problems • Exchange information with pupils, teachers and other technicians • Uses hand/eye co-ordination and dexterity in the preparation of materials or use of equipment • Works from instructions but makes minor decisions involving the use of initiative. Problems are referred to a line manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods. 2 Ixworth High School JD D&T and ART Technician December 2024 • Responsible for careful use of expensive equipment • May keep basic financial records • The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and awareness of the impact of your own communication on others. • Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team. • Be able to multi-task and work under pressure. • Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities. • Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills. • Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions. • The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The qualifications and experience required of a D&T and Art Technician are: • A good level of literacy and numeracy • Knowledge of workshop and kitchen equipment, resources and related procedures • Experience of using and maintain basic woodworking equipment including band saws, pillar drills, jigsaws and belt sanders.

What the school offers its staff

Ixworth High School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.

LGPS Pension, Sodexo Benefits, Care First EAP, Free Refreshments, On-site Parking

Commitment to safeguarding

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 September 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.