Art and Design Technician

To be successful in the post, we are looking for someone who will provide assistance and support to meet the practical requirements of the Design and Technology (DT) curriculum. They will prepare, provide, maintain and manage the necessary resources and information required to enable safe and engaging practical activities to be undertaken by staff and students. Maintain an appropriate Health and Safety culture ensuring that all relevant Health and Safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to at all times.

• Good literacy and numeracy competency (including GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above), or equivalent qualifications. Educated to a minimum of A Level standard in art and/or design technology and/or equivalent experience in art and/or design technology experience.
• Ability to work with equipment and systems needed to undertake the role to a high standard.
• Knowledge of safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools which may include knowledge of COSHH regulations and/or CLEAPPS guidance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non‑technical users.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload, meeting deadlines and responding to ad hoc requests.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking and many more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups; we particularly encourage applicants from those groups to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.