Creative Arts Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Truro is seeking a technician to support the Creative Arts Department, which includes Art, Music, Drama, and Photography. The role involves organizing workshops, extra-curricular activities, and an annual school production, creating a supportive environment for students. The school emphasizes safeguarding and diversity, requiring successful applicants to undergo DBS checks and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting practical work in educational settings.
• Ability to assist in creating a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Art, Music, Drama, and Photography at KS3 and GCSE level.
• Assist in organizing practical workshops and extra-curricular activities.
• Help with the annual school production involving 150+ students.

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

To organise the provision of practical support for the relevant curriculum area for staff and pupils at all key stages in the school. To assist the respective head/s of department in securing an environment in which pupils can safely pursue practical work, and effectively learn the more complex aspects of the subject area.

Responsibilities

• The Creative Arts Department technician's role is a wide and varied one. The department is very busy and successful faculty and the technician supports Art, Music, Drama and Photography at both KS3 and GCSE level.
• There are a wide range of opportunities on offer to the students throughout the year, including practical workshops, a wide range of extra-curricular activities, trips to art galleries and theatres and participation in a variety of community events.
• The department puts on a large scale school production each year too involving over 150 students and this is one of the highlights of school’s calendar.

How to discuss the post

If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on email [e-mail].

What the school offers

Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.

Safeguarding and requirements

The school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunities. Successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake the following before commencing employment:

• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information
• Receipt of two satisfactory employer references one of which must be from your current or most recent employer
• Satisfactory verification of relevant qualifications
• Satisfactory health check
• All new employees will be required to undertake mandatory training required by the school.