Salary: PS4 Actual Salary £19,158 - £ 20,514 (FTE £24,275 - £25,993) 35 hours per week. Term time - 36.8 weeks. Full or part time considered. There may be an opportunity to work for a couple of weeks during the holidays.
Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; HR and wellbeing support; family friendly policies; on-site parking with electric car chargers; on-site gym and exercise classes including staff discount; A new multi-million-pound sports facility with world class indoor and outdoor facilities

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children (E)
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification) (E)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development (E)
• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting (D)
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders (E)
• Ability to evidence excellent IT skills using a wide range of programmes and software (E)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Duties

• Provide technical support for the art curriculum, including the preparation of materials, setting up equipment, and ensuring resources are maintained and available for use
• Work closely with staff to support and enhance the delivery of the art curriculum
• Prepare and organise materials, tools, and equipment for art lessons
• Assist in the demonstration of art techniques, equipment, and processes
• Provide advice and guidance to staff and pupils on the use of art materials, equipment, and techniques
• Manage and order stock, ensuring the department is well-equipped with essential materials and resources
• Ensure pupils’ artwork is stored safely and appropriately, maintaining its quality and presentation
• Stay up to date with developments in art techniques, materials, and technology, actively developing new skills where possible remaining informed about current exhibitions and development in art and design
• Assist in the safe disposal of materials and outdated stock
• Provide support to other departments as required, including Art and Design
• Maintain a high standard of visual displays around the school
• Maintain tidy and organised workspaces and storage areas
• Clean areas of the department regularly
• Support with practical examinations as required
• Carry out routine administrative tasks

Health and Safety

• Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to when using, maintaining and

checking specialist apparatus and equipment

• Stay up to date with any health and safety training as required by the school
• Read and adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policy staff and pupils on the safe use of equipment and apparatus
• Ensure the department has a good quality stock of PPE required for carrying out certain practical activities, e.g. safety goggles
• Ensure equipment and apparatus and areas within the department are safe prior to practical lessons