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Art & Design Technology Technician
Required from May 2026
Part-Time 2 days per week Thursday-Friday 8.15am-3.45pm
Kent Scheme C £8,940 per annum
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 in adapting to change and 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:
1. Provide support in lessons and occasionally lunchtimes across all key stages and subject areas
2. Costing up and preparation of materials, equipment and exemplar products for all disciplines
3. To prepare stock orders and maintain stock levels across all subject areas
4. To work with, and communicate effectively with, students in years 7-13 as well as working collaboratively with members of staff in the departments
5. 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
6. To assist with and attend various departmental or school events e.g. open evenings, art & design technology exhibition and fashion show
7. To assist with the maintenance of displays and visual resources.
The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, bank holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.
Closing Date: 8am on 6th May 2026