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Art & Design Technician

Art & Design Technician

Regent High School

Camden

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Salary:
£17,562 Pro Rata (£24,054 FTE) - Term Time + 3 weeks (41 weeks)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
13 October 2019

Job overview

The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Art and Design Technician to provide specialised support to this dynamic department. The successful candidate will be working as a crucial member of a professional team to support student learning across the department with time split across Art and Design Technology. Key responsibilities are the preparation and day-to-day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment, providing technical assistance to teachers and students. The successful candidate should possess a good knowledge of Design Technology, with workshop experience, either academic or industrial.

The Design Technology department consists of a modern dedicated space with a full range of equipment and resources ranging from traditional equipment such as workbenches, table and band-saws to laser cutters and a dark room. Within this, there is a dedicated prep room and office for the Technician. In addition, we have 4 large art studios including a sixth form studio space and a dark room. The teaching team are a dedicated to the Art & Design education of our students and show this through dynamic and broad curriculum. 

Applicants will show enthusiasm towards joining our dynamic, committed and supportive team. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment. In addition, applicants will be strong communicators with the ability to manage motivate colleagues and students. 

Regent High School is an 11-19 mixed comprehensive school with an inspiring and dynamic curriculum that challenges all students to realise their full potential and equips them with the skills required for success in the competitive 21st century. The school prides itself on the extensive array of opportunities it offers students and staff, through the school’s established business, commercial and creative partnerships. Opportunities range from careers projects with British Land, to the successful mentoring programme with The Rothschild Group and film-making projects with the British Library.  Located in Camden, in the heart of Central London, we are just a few minutes’ walk away from the transport hubs of Kings Cross St Pancras and Euston stations, and are within easy reach of the West End.

For further information about the post, informal visits to the school and an application pack, please visit our website at www.regenthighschool.org.uk.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.


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About Regent High School

Location and surroundings 

Regent High School is located in vibrant Camden, minutes from both Euston and St Pancras International Stations, giving easy access to the whole of London’s cultural and leisure opportunities.  The school’s state-of-the art building opened in 2014 and offers an inspiring working environment. Regent High School became the first school to be a member of the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter, and is currently the only secondary school member.  We work closely with a number of Knowledge Quarter partners, including the British Library, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London, The Francis Crick Institute, the Wellcome Trust and others to provide additional opportunities for students, staff and parents/carers. 

Parking  

Driving to Regent High School is discouraged.  We are served by excellent transport links.  Parking around the school is limited and can be expensive.  Very limited on-site parking is available by prior arrangement for applicants with a specific need.  

Transport links  

Regent High School is a short walk from the mainline train and Underground stations at Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross. Additionally, the London Underground station at Mornington Crescent is a few minutes' walk from the school.  A number of buses stop close to the school: the 46 and 214 on Crowndale and Pancras Roads; the 168 and 253 on Eversholt Street, and the 10, 30, 59, 73, 91, 205, 390, 476 stop outside the British Library or St Pancras International Station on Euston Road.  The Transport for London (TfL) website provides more information about travelling around London and a Journey Planner tool.

Overall environment

Regent High School is an 11-19 co-educational comprehensive school, based in the heart of London, committed to developing confident individuals ready for success in the 21st century.  Our £25 million, RIBA Award-winning building provides a world-class learning environment, rich in facilities and resources, granting unrivalled opportunities to our aspirational students and providing an excellent environment for staff.  We provide our students with an exceptional education, taught by talented, enthusiastic and motivated teaching staff.  Our challenging and stimulating lessons are designed to ensure all students achieve and exceed their full potential, while our rich extra-curricular opportunities encourage students to develop their leadership skills, resilience and initiative. 

Our thriving Sixth Form sees a significant number of students progressing each year on to higher education, with many gaining places at Russell Group universities.  As part of our passion for developing confident and ambitious leaders, we provide all students with the support and guidance they need to become determined and assertive young adults, ready for successful future careers.  True to our values as a pioneering and innovative school, we provide opportunities for our students to mentor their younger peers, become Student Leaders, gain election to the School Council, and undertake regular enriching trips and visits, often organised with our network of partners from primary schools, leading businesses, cultural organisations, higher education institutions and the local community.  We are constantly aiming to expand these partnerships further, increasing the variety of enrichment on offer for our students and truly positioning ourselves at the heart of the local area and beyond.

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