Art, Design & Technology Technician

The role: Art, Design & Technology Technician Working pattern: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days). 8am - 4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 3.30pm Friday.
Contract term: Permanent The School:

At Frederick Gent our aspiration is to ensure that every student has a happy, successful and memorable time at our school. We are proud of our achievements and were thrilled to recently be judged ‘Good’ in our Ofsted inspection. We are confident that together as a school and the wider community we will continue to make a difference to our students and enable our provision to become outstanding.

Frederick Gent School are looking to appoint a full-time Art, Design & Technology Technician to join their team.

This role will support the teaching staff and students during lessons and will be responsible for preparing materials and resources for practicals. The role will also have a key role in contributing to the Health & Safety requirements in the department.

The post holder will cover a range of Art, Design Technology classes, including food technology and workshops.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of CAD and CAM, be proactive and able to manage their time well between each of the department’s specialisms. The post holder will need to be able to communicate with both colleagues and students and have knowledge of the Health & Safety requirements in a workshop environment.

Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.

An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.

Entry to a career average pension scheme.

Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like‑minded professionals.

Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.