Art and Design Technician

Art & Design Technology Technician

Required for April 2023

Full time, term time only

The Peterborough School (TPS) is an Independent Day School delivering exceptional education and nurturing children from Nursery through to Sixth Form. The School is set in beautiful and historic grounds with excellent facilities, in the heart of Peterborough, benefitting from both superb transport links and our own secure car park.

The School is seeking to appoint a full time Art and Design Technology Technician to support the Art, Design and Food Technology Department. The successful person will be responsible for preparation for lessons, ordering of materials, maintenance of storage, stock levels, cleanliness and safe condition of equipment and materials. This could be a great opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching. Some additional hours of teaching may be available for a candidate with suitable experience.

At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extra-curricular programme, combined with excellent pastoral support, reflect our commitment to ensuring that our pupils benefit from a first-class education in a supportive setting.

All our staff are integral to our mission, inspiring the minds of our children, optimising their potential and challenging them both academically and holistically, whilst supporting each other to make that happen. Staff wellbeing is a key priority of our Governors and Senior Leadership Team and is promoted throughout the School.

We would love to hear from you if you have taken a look at our Person Specification and Job Description and you think you would like to learn more about us.

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. £20,000 - £23,000 (pro rata). The School has its own salary scale, free school lunches and on-site staff parking, as well as other perks.

More details and an application form are available from the ‘Contact Us’ section of our website www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 3rd February 2023

Interviews: To be arranged

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Stock and Administration Tasks

• Purchasing departmental supplies
• Ordering of ingredients for Food Technology lessons
• Organise departmental storage
• Check delivery receipts against invoices and file
• Check expenditure levels with accounts regularly
• Liaise with parents/pupils about collection of old GCSE and A Level work
• Stocktake regularly

Display

• Mount artwork for display in department
• Mount artwork and display around the whole school
• Work with maintenance staff to erect display boards for moderations and exhibition
• Support the set up GCSE and A Level artwork for exhibition and moderation

Staff and Pupil Support

• Undertake basic food preparation as required to support Food Technology lessons, and support pupils in lessons as required.
• Photocopy and scan resources for use in classroom and display
• Assist teachers in classroom organisation and stock
• Pack and Fire kiln

Health and Safety

• Ensuring health safety practices are followed when working with art materials and equipment
• Updating COSHH sheets
• Updating risk assessments for technician duties annually
• Ensuring Food Technology equipment and accommodation is kept to required hygienic standards.
• Undertake Level 2 Food Safety training (provided by School)

Equipment

• Ensuring Art, Design and Food Technology implements, equipment and tools are serviceable and clean
• Organisation of servicing of equipment as necessary
• Organise annual kiln service
• Upkeep of sewing machines and other textiles machinery

Candidate Qualifications:

Essential

• Graduate Art and Design or Design Technology
• GCSE English and Maths - Grade C/4 or higher

Desirable

• Appropriate qualifications and/or training for Teach Assistants and/or Technicians
• First Aid Qualifications

Candidate Experience:

Essential

• Practical aptitude to a range of tasks with an ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.

Desirable

• Continuing Art and Design Technology practice or industry experience

Candidate Skills:

Essential

• Excellent communication and oral and written presentations skills
• Good IT skills
• Basic food preparation skills

Desirable

• Continuing Art and Design Technology practice or industry experience
• Mounting artwork and creating displays with attention to detail
• Ability to use other equipment e.g. photocopier/scanner
• Numerical skills

Knowledge:

Essential

• Art and Design background

Personal competencies and qualities:

Essential

• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
• Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Ability to manage time demands and ensure deadlines are met
• Willingness to contribute to the ethos of the School
• Enthusiasm, tenacity and resilience with the ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a sense of humour

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Art and Design Technician
Expected start date: 17/04/2023