Design & Technology and Art Technician

We wish to appoint a highly motivated Design & Technology and Art Technician to provide assistance and support in meeting the practical needs of the both the Design & Technology and Art curriculum in the teaching and learning of the Academy. This role will co-ordinate the use of the practical resources and facilities and will support staff and students, including the preparation of materials and maintenance of equipment as necessary. Relevant qualifications to the post would be desirable. The successful candidate must be able to communicate well with staff and students, have good organisational skills and an eye for details. Some knowledge and or experience of Health and Safety procedures and qualified as a First Aider or willingness to train are desirable.

This is a genuinely exciting time to join our Academy. If you are looking to join an Academy with happy positive and polite students and staff, then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for talented individuals who can:

• Use their experience of working in an educational establishment to provide comprehensive support for the Class Teacher and facilitate access to learning for all pupils.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively to promote nurturing relationships with children, colleagues, and carers/agencies, at an appropriate level.
• Work with integrity, enthusiasm, and creativity to support the learning of our pupils and inspire in conjunction with our Academy mission and values.

What our Trust can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing support and counselling for home-life and work-related issues, financial and legal support, specialist information and support for managers
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of a pension scheme

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is a Trust consisting of eight academies (three secondary, five primary) in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale. All academies share in the Trust’s mission to work:

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

For more information about us or our academies visit www.abbeymat.co.uk.

Find out about more about Abbey Grange Academy by visiting www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk. The academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available here.

Visits to our school to meet the team and experience our wonderful atmosphere, are warmly welcomed, and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Katie Paxton,

kpaxton@abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email recruitment@abbeytrust.org.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.