Art/DT Technician

Art/DT Technician Wandsworth, England

Harris Federation
Full Time Wandsworth, England 26193 - 26625 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Summary


We are currently looking to appoint a Design Technology and Art Technician to provide technical support for the teachers at Harris Academy Battersea.


About Us


Harris Academy Battersea will be in its 9th academic year in 2022-2023 and has established itself as one of the highest performing schools in London, judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. In 2017, the Academy was awarded the, ‘Evening Standard School of the Year' as well as being named as one of the Sunday Times, ‘Top 20 Schools' in the country. We are immensely proud of our students' achievements at Harris Academy Battersea, where progress measures (1.08, 1.47, 1.22, 0.92, 1.39* and 1.36* P8) defy expectations. This is achieved through high expectations, a high-quality curriculum, brilliant teaching with each teacher wanting to get better every day and, most importantly, an embedded culture that drives every decision in the school. This culture is embedded at the Academy through the core values of, ‘knowledge, resilience and integrity' leading to high aspiration, high motivation and outstanding outcomes.


Main Areas of Responsibility


As DT and Art Technician, your responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting and advise teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities as appropriate.
  • Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to the specification of the teacher requisitions, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment as necessary from instructions supplied by the teaching staff.
  • In conjunction with the appropriate teachers to advise students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities. To also advise staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work.
  • Supporting students prepare materials for both 3D and 2D projects, e.g. stretch canvas, prepare screens for printing.
  • Assisting in practical lessons and after hours activities when requested.

Qualifications & Experience


We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
  • Experience working with a range of Art and/or Design Technology equipment and resources
  • Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks

Next Steps


If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.


Professional Development & Benefits


Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.


Safeguarding Notice


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, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.


Equal Opportunities


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. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.


Job Reference: HF03777-HABS

Art/DT Technician
Harris Federation

https://www.harriscareers.org.uk
Croydon, United Kingdom
Sir Dan Moynihan
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Primary & Secondary Schools
Education
1990
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