Technician Manager (Performing Arts)
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0e4c0771-83a2-4107-894a-9b4b6d512a73 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technician Manager to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.
This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The salary is Grade 6 £32,115 - £35,235 per annum starting September 2025.
We’re looking for:
An experienced Technician Manager qualified to NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification, or experience in the relevant discipline. You will act as the lead for the whole school in the specialist area and to share experience and skills with others. You will need to have an understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching and working knowledge of the national curriculum in the specialist area.
Main purpose of the job:
You will manage team of support staff and provide a specialist curriculum and resource function, including allocation and monitoring of work, line management, training and appraisal of support staff and acting as part of the management team, becoming involved in planning and having budget responsibilities.
Key responsibilities will include:
• To lead discrete areas of work and have responsibility for the design and delivery of support requiring an advanced level of knowledge.
• To provide a comprehensive and responsive support service for the department to meet the demands of the curriculum.
• To support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
• To use specialist skills, training and experience to support pupils in the relevant discipline
• To be responsible for the creation and maintenance of purposeful, orderly and productive working environments.
• To take a lead role in planning, development and organisation of systems, policies and procedures.
• To work as part of a team to support colleagues and contribute towards the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
• To be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays,increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Further details about the role
Job Application Information
Applications will only be accepted through the Jobtrain website -
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=560&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=DfE
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers.It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technician Manager to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.
This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The salary is Grade 6 £32,115 - £35,235 per annum starting September 2025.
We’re looking for:
An experienced Technician Manager qualified to NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification, or experience in the relevant discipline. You will act as the lead for the whole school in the specialist area and to share experience and skills with others. You will need to have an understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching and working knowledge of the national curriculum in the specialist area.
Main purpose of the job:
You will manage team of support staff and provide a specialist curriculum and resource function, including allocation and monitoring of work, line management, training and appraisal of support staff and acting as part of the management team, becoming involved in planning and having budget responsibilities.
Key responsibilities will include:
• To lead discrete areas of work and have responsibility for the design and delivery of support requiring an advanced level of knowledge.
• To provide a comprehensive and responsive support service for the department to meet the demands of the curriculum.
• To support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
• To use specialist skills, training and experience to support pupils in the relevant discipline
• To be responsible for the creation and maintenance of purposeful, orderly and productive working environments.
• To take a lead role in planning, development and organisation of systems, policies and procedures.
• To work as part of a team to support colleagues and contribute towards the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
• To be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays,increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Further details about the role
Job Application Information
Applications will only be accepted through the Jobtrain website -
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=560&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=DfE
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers.It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.