Technology, Art and Performing Arts Technician

Job description

Technology, Art and Performing Arts Technician

Salary: Grade 5 Point 12 £25,260

(Inclusive of London Weighting and Ealing Supplement)

Term Time Only Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic, and looking for an exciting role as a Technology, Art and Performing Arts Technician? We have a fantastic opportunity to support the work of the Design Technology department.

About the school

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. “The school rejoices in its diversity. Teachers design lessons which reflect the range of cultures within the school community.” (Ofsted 2021) We are an Investors in People school and professional development is at the heart of our work. We have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students at Dormers Wells High School and our character values of determination, wisdom, honesty and service underpin all that we do.

Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good.

“Dormers Wells High School is a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe.” “The school sets high standards for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well in all areas of the school. They are polite and courteous.”

“Teachers are experts in their subjects.”

What we can offer you:

• Friendly and supportive environment
• Vibrant mixed staff
• Positive student staff relationships
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications
• An impressive wellbeing package, which includes financial support towards dental procedures and eye tests.
• Contributions towards physiotherapy, acupuncture, X-rays and scans
• Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions
• EAP including 24/7 helpline offering support to staff and their families
• Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment
• Onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

“Leaders support the well-being of staff… Staff in all areas of the school feel valued by leaders as well as by pupils and parents.” (Ofsted 2021)

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure
• Be able to follow school procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

How to apply

Application form and further details are available from the school website on www.dwhs.co.uk. Please email completed application forms to Rachel Mahoney, rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk : Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Your personal statement on the application form should address points 2, 8 and 9 of the person specification.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

‘The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process’.

Closing date

Application forms to be submitted to the school by Monday 3 July 2023 at 9.00am with interviews to be held shortly thereafter.

Tel No : 02085666446

Email : rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk