Senior Creative Art Technology Technician
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 Midday
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 13th January 2025
To commence As Soon As Possible
Contract type: 37 hours a week, term time only plus two weeks
Contract term: Full time, Permanent contract
Grade 7 Point 12-17 £27,711 - £30,060 per annum, pro rata (£14.36 - £15.58 per hour), Actual Salary £24,334 - £26,401 per annum.
To assist teaching staff in providing students at Lakelands Academy with a relevant and effective Design & Technology and Creative Arts experience and ensure high levels of achievement.
- Under the guidance of the Head of Faculty lead, supervise and deploy the Creative Arts Technicians.
- To promote and maintain a co-operative and flexible working relationship between technicians and teaching staff.
- Regularly maintain the equipment and tools in the workshop and classroom areas and ensure all equipment is in safe working order.
- Supervise small groups of students within any of the creative arts lessons.
- Keep all the classrooms organised and free from hazards.
- Assist technology staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning.
- Carry out an audit of all stock, compile orders and liaising or negotiating with suppliers and finance departments.
- Visual checking of plugs and electrical equipment and arranging repair or replacement of any damaged or broken equipment.
- In conjunction with the Faculty Leader ensure the Implementation and dissemination of all appropriate H&S Legislation and guidance with respect to creative arts and technology education and ensure compliance with COSHH Regulations.
- Carry out all other administration task such as filing, photocopying and laminating and updating displays.
- Ensure and oversee adequate cover of the technicians timetable, to maintain a suitable service to the faculty.
- Answer the telephone in the creative arts department and deal with any queries.
- Provide guidance and support to staff and students in meeting the practical requirements of the curriculum.
- Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development to include: keeping up-to-date with health & safety requirements and with developments in practical lessons. (Attending courses & reading publications.)
- Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term project.
- Attend meeting and training sessions as required.
- Where appropriate communicate and co-operate with internal/external individuals and bodies.
Senior Creative Art Technology Technician
Senior Creative Art Technician Job Description
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).