PEXA Technician
Salary: Band 2 £25,185 to £25,583 FTE (actual salary £4221 per annum)
Working Pattern: Term time only 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Part time (7.25 hours/1 day per week)
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: as soon as possible
Closing date: Friday 13th March 2026
Interview date: Monday 23rd March 2026 (to be confirmed)
"Pupils are proud of the diversity represented within their school. They animatedly described ‘the power of you’ days where they celebrate each other’s cultures and faiths. Pupils said that everyone is free to be themselves. This creates a sense of belonging which helps pupils to feel happy in school. Polite and respectful interactions between pupils and adults are the norm. Pupils embrace opportunities to make changes for the benefit of others. Pupils appreciate the care that staff have taken to ensure that the diversity of the school community is reflected in the school’s high-quality curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils’ achievement. Most pupils achieve well. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.'" Ofsted 2024
We are looking to appoint a Performing and Expressive Arts Technician to provide support to teaching staff within our PEXA department. Knowledge of creative arts, would be an advantage.
GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Maths is essential for this post.
Promoting self-esteem, encouraging pupils to act independently and supporting academic and personal development are all vital to this role.
Successful candidates will need to have high expectations of all pupils’ attainment and behaviour, and be willing to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life.
If you are someone with enthusiasm and determination to get the best out of each pupil, this role is for you.
Candidates must be available to work on a part time basis (7.25 hours, 1 day a week) 8.15 am to 4.00 pm (with a 30 minute unpaid break) term time. Some flexibility will be required.
To Apply:
The preferred method of application is completion of an online application form via TES. The application form is under 'other document'.
Should you require an alternative format please contact hr@stretfordhigh.com
Further information, including ‘Why Work at SHS?’ can be found on the School’s website:
Informal enquiries about the post can be made to hr@stretfordhigh.com
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.
Deadline for applications is: 9am Friday 13th March 2026
Interviews will be held on: Monday 23rd March 2026 (to be confirmed)
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.