Art, Design and Technology (ADT) Technician

The Grammar School at Leeds; England; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in England is seeking a proactive ADT Technician to support colleagues and students in Art, Design, and Technology, particularly in Food Technology. This role involves preparing materials, maintaining specialist rooms, and ensuring lessons run safely and creatively. It offers a permanent contract of 25 hours per week during term time, with a starting salary of £14,084 per annum. The school provides a welcoming environment and a variety of benefits including enhanced holidays and a pension plan.

Benefits

Enhanced school holidays

Discount on school fees

Subsidised childcare during INSET days

Personal pension plan with contributions

Training and CPD opportunities

Colleague lunches at subsidised rates

Access to a private GP service

Employee Assistance Programme app

Access to beautiful walking routes

Onsite gym and swimming pool

Salary sacrifice scheme for cycle-to-work

Free car parking

Access to school library

Generous leave of absence scheme

Opportunities for extracurricular involvement

Qualifications

• Enjoys staying organized and on top of tasks.
• Willing to support hands-on learning environments.
• Works well with both colleagues and students.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Takes pride in maintaining tidy spaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain specialist rooms and stores.
• Support colleagues and students in practical sessions.
• Ensure lessons run smoothly and safely.
• Help implement ideas in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Good communication

Proactive attitude

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Photography skills

Job description

Job Summary

25 hours per week term‑time only plus 10 days, permanent contract. GSAL point 13 salary is £25,581 for a full‑time equivalent, with an actual salary for 25 hours of £14,084 per annum.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable and creative ADT Technician to join our friendly Art, Design and Technology team, supporting colleagues and students across Art, Design, Technology and particularly Food Technology.

We are proud to be the 2024 North Independent School of the Year and the 2021 Independent School of the Decade.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain specialist rooms and stores.
• Support colleagues and students in practical sessions, especially within Food Technology.
• Ensure lessons run smoothly, safely and creatively.
• Help bring ideas to life in a dynamic and inspiring environment.

Qualifications

• Practical, organised and enjoys staying on top of things.
• Creative and keen to support hands‑on learning.
• Good communicator who works well with colleagues and students.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Detail‑focused with pride in keeping spaces tidy and well‑run.
• Skills in photography would be an advantage.
• A genuine "can‑do" approach and enthusiasm.

Benefits

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks).
• Significant discount on school fees.
• Subsidised childcare for colleagues' children during school INSET days (ages 3–11).
• Personal pension plan with Aviva – up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer contribution (with flexible employee contribution).
• Training and CPD available, including INSET days.
• Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
• 24/7 private GP provider – Health Hero.
• Employee Assistance Programme well‑being app – Vivup (telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6–8 face‑to‑face counselling sessions).
• Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, teacher and Extras discounts.
• Beautiful lunchtime walking routes around our 120 acre site.
• Onsite gym and swimming pool during set times, plus colleague classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cycle‑to‑work.
• Free car parking on site.
• Use of the school's extensive library facility.
• Generous leave of absence scheme and family leave.
• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as staff pantomime, well‑being committee or community events.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, please complete the online GSAL application form on our website – we are unable to accept CVs. For enquiries, contact [e-mail].

More information about the role and responsibilities can be found in the documents section of the advert.

Closing date: 09:00, Monday 12 January. Interview date: TBC.