Art Technician

We are currently looking to appoint a part‑time Art Technician (three days per week) to provide technical support for teachers at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden.

The salary for this role will be £14,849.33 - £15,061.20 (22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).

• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• Monitor, support and record student progress and overall development.
• Facilitate and encourage learning experiences that allow students to achieve their individual potential.
• Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• Share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Operational and strategic planning – lesson planning, resource development, syllabus contribution and departmental planning.
• Curriculum planning and staff development, including the performance management review process.
• Quality assurance – monitor and evaluate the subject area.
• Management of information – maintain records and track student progress.
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Pastoral responsibilities – form tutoring and support.
• Teaching – deliver a high‑quality learning experience for students.

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally including experience in multi‑ethnic urban schools.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Recognise the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4 and competence in lesson planning, resource development and assessment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive relationships with staff.
• Good level of ICT skills, including innovative use of interactive whiteboards.
• Create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Communicate positively with parents, carers and external agencies where necessary.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Lead and manage own work effectively and demonstrate excellent time‑management skills.
• Motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

• Competitive rewards and benefits package:
  Harris Allowance (£2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London).
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional development pathways offered via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.