Art Technician
| Posting date: | 20 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12,511.40 to £12,908.71 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2025 |
| Location: | Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD |
| Company: | Lift Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NRA084039_1740053197 |
Summary
£12,511.40 - £12,908.71 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Part Time
22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
April 2025 Start
New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 9 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.
New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.
We are looking for a skilled Art Technician to play a crucial role in improving student attainment. You will provide support for teaching staff and students in practical lessons, ensuring every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.
You will :
- Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of practical lessons and demonstrations
- Set up and maintain equipment, tools, and machinery, ensuring they are in safe working condition
- Provide guidance to students on the safe and appropriate use of equipment and materials
- Manage and organise the storage of materials, maintaining an inventory
- Uphold health and safety standards, conducting risk assessments and providing safety guidance
- Support teachers and students in projects, competitions, and exhibitions
Closing date: 9th March 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme