Art / Design & Technology Technician

Are you passionate about creativity, innovation, and supporting students to bring their ideas to life? Mascalls Academy is excited to offer an opportunity to join us as a Art / Design & Technology Technician, working across two dynamic departments that inspire our students' creativity and problem-solving skills. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment and enjoys making a real impact in education. In this unique position, you'll split your time between the Design Technology and Art departments, supporting teaching and learning by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and helping students unleash their creativity through practical projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Design Technology, Product Design and Art curriculum areas by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and ensuring smooth lesson delivery.
• Cleaning and maintaining workshop equipment, machinery, and art tools while ensuring stock inventories are up to date.
• Supporting students during practical lessons and conducting small group demonstrations on the use of equipment, machinery, and artistic techniques.
• Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are followed and relevant risk assessments are carried out in both departments.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Is reliable and able to complete tasks effectively without direct supervision.
• Has strong organisational skills and can manage tasks across two departments efficiently.
• Is flexible and prepared to take on a variety of tasks within both Design Technology and Art areas.
• Can communicate appropriately with young people and adults.
• Works well as part of a team, contributing to the success of both departments.
• Is willing to undergo further training if required.
What we can offer in return:
• An excellent opportunity for those strongly considering a career in teaching, with potential training routes available in the future.
• The chance to work within departments where staff are incredibly passionate about their subject areas.
• Fantastic opportunities for training and professional development.
  
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Working at Mascalls Academy: Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. The academy is divided into four colleges - Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie Curie Sixth Form College each having their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique. Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution. Our most recent Ofsted inspection notes "ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up", that Mascalls is a "happy place to be" and that "staff feel valued". Our judgement that we are a 'Good' school with 'Outstanding' leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become 'Outstanding' in every category. Mascalls Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it great for people at all stages in their careers. Our building and facilities are a mix of designs with two new buildings being modern, light and airy giving the academy a unique and special character. Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be "Outstanding" which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three 'clusters' of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region's biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. . As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation. Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds. Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Leigh Academies Trust

The working basis of the role is 37 hours per week, Term Time Only, offering an actual salary of £19,825 - £20,452 per annum (£23,656 - £24,404 full-time equivalent).