Art and Design Technology Technician

Harris Academy Merton opened in 2006 and serves students from Year 7 to Sixth Form. In 2008 we achieved a grading of 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, a judgment that was repeated under the more challenging criteria in 2012. The current student role is 1250, with a planned increase in our Year 7 intake over the next year taking our numbers from 180 to 240 students. Applications for places greatly exceed the places available. 

We are seeking to appoint a Design Technology/Art & Design Technician, with experience of Woodworking, to join our team of support staff.

What we are looking for?

Working within the Technology Department at Harris Academy Merton your role will be to help raise the profile of Art & Design Technology within the Academy.  You will support staff and students by the preparation of resources, ordering  of materials, maintenance of equipment and in class support within these subject areas to facilitate the delivery of ‘outstanding lessons’ by teachers.

If you are an enthusiastic and pro-active person, well organised, a good communicator, creative, able to work to deadlines, have a flexible approach and feel that you would enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities please contact us for further details of this position.

As part of the Harris Federation of Academies you can expect to work in an atmosphere of mutual support and co-operation with superb professional development opportunities within the Academy and the Federation. If you are committed to the learning and wellbeing of young people we welcome your application.

Why work at Harris Academy Merton?

The Academy is set in seven acres of land containing six Teaching Blocks, a Sports Hall, a full size floodlit all weather pitch plus four full size floodlit tennis courts and our own playing fields as well as an Administration building containing the  Assembly Hall and Dining Hall. We are favourably located for public transport with good local access to bus, mainline train and underground links, as well as on-site parking for vehicles and bicycles.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to work within an over-subscribed, ‘Outstanding’ academy
• a calm, well disciplined yet positive and innovative learning environment
• excellent facilities and resources for staff and students
• excellent record of GCSE results

If you have further questions regarding this position please contact Mrs. J. Bragginton, PA to the Principal, on 020 8623 1022 or email to braggintonj@harrismerton.org.uk 

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.