What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support our Art and Design Technology departments as a Technician. The post would be equally suitable for an experienced technician or for an individual with an interest in Design Technology and/or Art. The ability to work and communicate with a range of people at all levels, including young people, will be essential. The successful applicant will be flexible, pro‑active, adaptable to change, creative and practical. Knowledge of IT packages and the ability to undertake a range of tasks is desirable.
General duties which apply to all subject areas
* Provide support in lessons and occasionally lunchtimes across all key stages and subject areas
* Costing up and preparation of materials, equipment and exemplar products for all disciplines
* Prepare stock orders and maintain stock levels across all subject areas
* Work with, and communicate effectively with, students in years 7-13 as well as working collaboratively with members of staff in the departments
* Oversee the maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment across all disciplines through regular visual health and safety checks and organising annual servicing with external companies
* Assist with and attend various departmental or school events e.g. open evenings, art & design technology exhibition and fashion show
* Assist with the maintenance of displays and visual resources
What the school offers its staff
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. We have been an Advanced Thinking School since 2015. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment.
Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and Benenden Healthcare Scheme. Support Staff will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
"Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school" (Ofsted March 2023)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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