Art and Design & Technology Technician - Kensington and Chelsea
| Location | London – Kensington & Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Salary | £20k+ |
| Posted | 14/05/2025 |
| Closing date | 13/10/2025 |
| Ref | 682469bbbbda2 |
| Hours | Full time |
| Contract | Permanent |
Art and Design & Technology Technician
Kensington and Chelsea
£21,000
Full time / permanent
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic and driven to make sure that pupils are developing and enjoying Art and DT
- Have strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a stakeholder-focused approach
- Be adaptable and ready to learn, with a commitment to professional development
- Show high levels of integrity, confidentiality and commitment to safeguarding
Corporate Responsibilities
- To provide technical support for the Art and DT departments
- To contribute to a working environment underpinned by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching
- To ensure probity, propriety and adherence to the Nolan Principles both in personal conduct and throughout the Trust
- To comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and report any such suspicions, no matter how small, to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or in the case of concerns about a member of staff, the Headteacher
- To comply with all other policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, in particular, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations in line with our Scheme of Delegation
- To be accountable to and carry out any reasonable request from the Headteacher(s) / Line Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist with the preparation of materials for Art and DT classes and examinations
- To find and contact suppliers and order, dispose of and reclaim materials
- To maintain and make simple repairs to machines, tools, equipment and ICT facilities and to prepare and submit requests for other maintenance and repairs, as required
- To use and service laser cutters, milling machines, computer numerical control machines and 3D printers to provide added benefit
- To process goods primarily in timber and metal from pupils’ cutting lists
- To assist in technical design and making issues with pupils
- To prepare and organise materials
- To supervise pupils using the kiln
- To assist teaching staff to prepare for lessons
- To maintain and monitor stock control
- To be responsible for keeping stock of spare parts and components
- To audit renewable and non-renewable equipment and materials
- To process orders, enquire and communicate routinely with suppliers and source best value items for the departments
- To unpack deliveries and maintain order in the store cupboards
- To arrange for the regular safety inspections of all machinery and equipment
- To assist in the production of risk and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments
If you are interested in this Technician opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately!!
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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