Performing Arts Technician

Required from November 2024, a Technician to provide technical and administrative support and practical assistance, primarily to the Drama and Music departments but with flexibility to support other departments as required., A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Performing Arts Technician from November 2024. The post is 18.25 hours per week, term time only plus 2 additional INSET days. The successful candidate should be confident in the use of technical and practical equipment and with an interest in Drama and Music.,

• Preparing classrooms and drama studio for use by staff and students, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment
• Assisting and supporting teaching staff in delivering practical activities in lessons
• Working with teaching staff in the creation of teaching resources and materials
• Maintaining, cleaning and repairing equipment (seeking specialist assistance when necessary) in order to ensure safe and efficient operation
  
  In return, we can offer the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme "Health Assured" which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase from the refectory.
We seek to significantly invest in developing all of our staff. This has been strengthened by our work with Trust partners and the successful candidate will benefit from trust wide opportunities, CPD and working with colleagues across trust schools. Our vision as an academy is "An Inspiring Education For All". We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching and support. We seek to recruit dedicated and talented staff, highly committed to making a difference. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' requirements we carry out social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. Buckler's Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.