Creative Art and DT Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leicester Forest East is seeking a Creative Art and DT Technician. The role involves supporting practical lessons in Design & Technology and Creative Arts, with responsibilities for Health and Safety adherence and technical support for events. Ideal candidates will thrive in a positive team atmosphere aimed at student success.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with strong technical skills for supporting practical lessons.
• Confidence and competence in ICT for support with hardware and software.
• Experience with sound, lighting, and projection for events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department Health and Safety standards.
• Provide technical support for concerts and drama productions.
• Assist students with GCSE/BTEC drama, dance and music assessments.

Skills

Technical support

Health and Safety adherence

ICT competence

Job description

Overview

Creative Art and DT Technician

Permanent, Term Time, Full Time. Start Date: as soon as possible. Job ref: TECH 2025. Salary: Grade 3, Points 5-6 (Actual Salary £22,019). FTE £25,783 - £26,193. 37 hours per week, Term Time (38.6 weeks per year) plus 3 Professional Learning Days. Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch daily.

Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who is keen to help students achieve the very best by helping teachers with their practical lessons. The role covers both Design & Technology and Creative Arts responsibilities:

• Design & Technology:
  • Maintain high standards of Health and Safety and ensure the department facility adheres to department policies as well as Health and Safety standards; raise concerns to the Curriculum Leader.
  • Familiarise with CLEAPSS/COSHH/British Health and Safety Standards to maintain high Health & Safety standards in the department.
  • Keep all areas of preparation and storage clean; ensure equipment is retrieved and cleared away after lessons.
  • Maintain stock levels, check regularly, and operate within budget and health and safety standards.
  • Keep computer data (orders, service, inventories, and machinery information) up to date and assist the Curriculum Leader with the annual budget process.
  • Order new and replacement materials, equipment and machinery as appropriate and in a timely fashion.
  • Demonstrate good confidence and competence in ICT; provide support with installation of hardware and software where required.
• Creative Arts:
  • Provide technical support for concerts, showcases, drama productions, including sound, lighting, and projection setup.
  • Work with students to provide technical support for GCSE/BTEC drama, dance and music assessments.
  • Record, edit, and submit student performances for assessments and examination boards.
  • Oversee timetables for peripatetic music lessons and coordinate communication between teachers, students, and parents.
  • Assist with the organisation of graded exams and preparing materials for music events.
  • Manage and maintain musical and recording equipment, including software and hardware installation.

About the team and environment

We would like to appoint a positive and enthusiastic person to join our highly supportive and growing team who wants to work in a school where:

• Strong, positive relationships are a strength.
• Students are taught in mainstream lessons which allow them to thrive in a positive and productive learning environment.
• Students of all ages and abilities demonstrate eagerness to learn and make progress across the curriculum.
• Outstanding behaviour is evident; students are polite, open and articulate, making it a pleasure to engage with them in lessons.
• The school’s Progress 8 score is significantly above average at +1.0 for two consecutive years and ranked in the top 5% nationally.
• Professional Learning is a priority and time for this is integrated into the school day.
• All students, teachers and parents share a common vision to "make a positive difference".

Additional information

Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

This post involves contact with vulnerable groups and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind-overs in their application, before interview and regardless of time elapsed.

How to apply

If you are interested in this post, please read the Applicant pack for instructions on how to apply. See the documents listed below which may assist you in making your application:

• Job Description
• Applicant Pack
• Application and Recruitment Process document

NO AGENCIES OR CVs PLEASE

Dates

Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 Midday. Interview date: Week beginning Monday 10th November 2025.

About Rushey Mead Academy

Rushey Mead Academy is committed to: safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; equal opportunities and equal value for staff and students, prevention of discrimination in its many forms. If we have not contacted you within 4 weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.