Expressive Arts Technician
Hawkley Hall High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology, Drama
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, term time plus 1 week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £16,682 - £17,212
Pay scale
- Grade 3 (SCP 3-5)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about the arts and eager to support the next generation of creative minds? Hawkley Hall High School are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Expressive Arts Technician to join our vibrant and forward-thinking team.
The Role
As our Expressive Arts Technician, you will:
- Support teachers and students in the preparation and use of specialist equipment and materials.
- Set up and maintain audio/visual and ICT equipment for lessons.
- Assist with practical lessons, ensuring a safe and productive environment.
- Manage stock, prepare orders, and maintain departmental records.
- Provide administrative support and contribute to displays and exhibitions.
- Be a key part of the faculty’s creative and collaborative ethos.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
- Level 2 qualification in an arts-related subject.
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word & Excel).
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Experience in an educational or arts industry setting.
- First Aid training (or willingness to undertake it).
- Basic Health & Safety certification.
**Full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack below.
What the school offers its staff
- A Supportive Culture: Join a school with a strong “can-do” ethos, where collaboration, mutual respect, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
- Professional Development: We are deeply committed to staff development. You’ll have access to regular CPD opportunities, leadership training (including NPQs), and a culture that encourages growth and progression.
- Creative Freedom: Be part of a dynamic Expressive Arts Faculty where your creativity and initiative are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting performances, exhibitions, and cross-curricular projects.
- Excellent Facilities: Work in a well-resourced environment with bespoke spaces for the arts, supported by ongoing investment in ICT and infrastructure.
- Beautiful Setting: Our school is located next to a nature reserve, offering a peaceful and inspiring backdrop to your working day.
- A Thriving Trust: As part of The Rowan Learning Trust, you’ll be connected to a wider network of schools, sharing best practices and benefiting from collective expertise and support.
Further details about the role
Interview Date: TBC
To apply, please submit:
- A completed application form
- A supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest and suitability
Send your application to: jobs@hhhs.net
Or post to:
Mr P McKendrick, Headteacher
Hawkley Hall High School, Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5NY
Commitment to safeguarding
At Hawkley Hall High school, your child’s safety and wellbeing is very important to us. Our students regularly receive guidance and support in school about how to keep themselves safe but we recognise that sometimes, as parents and carers, you may also wish to seek advice or support regarding an issue which is affecting your child. This section of our school website will signpost you to resources and information that you may find helpful on a range of issues that affect our young people.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@hhhs.net
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hawkley Hall High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hawkley Hall High School website
- Email address
- c.harrison@hhhs.net
- Phone number
- 01942 204640
We are an 11 – 16 mixed comprehensive of around 1000 students and 150 staff situated to the west of Wigan. We are a community of students, staff, parents and governors with a common goal. We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.
We are proud of our positive, caring ethos based on a set of expectations we call ‘The Hawkley Way’ which has a fundamental principle at its heart; the principle of mutual respect. The students themselves coined the phrase in our code of conduct, ”Treat other people with respect to be respected in turn”. We believe this principle is essential for our happy and successful school community.
Hawkley Hall is a special place which has the highest expectations of our students ensuring that they achieve their potential. As an outstanding school, with National Support School and National Teaching School Status, our students and staff are provided with extensive opportunities.
Our success is built on core values of mutual respect as well as a clear understanding of the conditions required for effective learning. We have sustained our success because the following foundations are in place:
- Clear expectations of effort and behaviour
- Highly effective pastoral support
- A culture of academic success and progress
- High quality teaching
- Effective opportunities for student leadership to be developed
- Excellent buildings and resources that enhance learning
- A broad and balanced curriculum
Our commitment to providing the best possible education means we are never satisfied and are always looking for opportunities to improve. We place high value on development and research and as a result we attract the best teachers and support staff.
We are always open to visitors and would be happy to welcome you into school so you can appreciate the Hawkley Way.
Arranging a visit to Hawkley Hall High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.harrison@hhhs.net.
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