The Spires College
Devon
£25,185 per year
Salary:
Grade C, SCP 4 £25,185 FTE Salary is subject to pro rata. Actual salary is £14,228
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 September 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Technician to join the Art and Photography team, within our Creative Arts Department.
We strongly believe that high quality support is a key factor in ensuring academic success. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.
The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed to staff's professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard.
We offer:
* a high level of support for all new staff;
* the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
* an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
* a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
* further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme.
You will:
* be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
* have experience of working within and art and/or photography environment
* be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach;
* be confident to support the learning of individual students and small groups;
* have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* be a team player and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people.
For further details about the post including what our staff think about working here and how to apply, please see the college website: or email
Apply by 9 am on Monday 22 September 2025.
Candidates may be interviewed ahead of the deadline and this vacancy closed early if a suitable candidate is secured.
The college is committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
About The Spires College
The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3PE
United Kingdom
Our aim at The Spires College is simple: to make certain that every young person achieves their true potential. Our ethos centres upon a love of learning and upon developing every member of our College community as an independent learner, who knows how to learn and is helped to develop the resilience and determination to tackle all the challenges that they will meet – at College and beyond. In this way, our students become successful and fulfilled life-long learners.
We prioritise the professional development of our teachers so that their knowledge is current; their skills are honed, refreshed and invigorated. I want our teachers to enthuse and inspire others; to explore new ideas and opportunities for, and with, your children.
Our students are involved in every aspect of College life beyond the classroom: extra-curricular clubs and trips are always available but our students also take an active role in shaping the future of the College through a wide range of student leadership activities. Our students leave this College as rounded, confident, independent young adults, ready to take up their places in society and equipped with the means to seize their futures.
If you would like to see what our College has to offer please do come and visit us to find out more: I would be delighted to meet you. Please contact my PA to make an appointment.
Alex Newton
Principal
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
The college is committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All new staff are subject to safer recruitment scrutiny including references and an internet search, and are required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
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