Art Assistant
Davenies School
Beaconsfield
- £20,000 - £21,500 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- + Benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2021
Job overview
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and reliable individual with a passion for Art, to join the Art Department at Davenies in a newly created role.
Responsible to the Head of Department, the Art Assistant will support learning by providing technical assistance through the preparation and day-to-day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment. Candidates should have a suitable background in Art, be proactive, reliable with a passionate interest in the subject and working with children.
The successful candidate will:
- have gained a good general education including GCSE’s in English, Maths and Art
- have a background in and a good knowledge of Art and the equipment and materials involved
- preferably have experience working with children in a school environment in a similar role
- be able to keep abreast of new techniques in identified specialist areas
- be competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and willingness to be trained on the School’s MIS. An understanding of graphic software and art related apps would be advantageous. A background in ceramics would be beneficial
- be able to work constructively as part of a team
- be keen to attend courses to further their professional development
- be an excellent communicator, enjoy working with children and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, and effective working relationships with staff and management
- display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- be professional in their appearance, conduct and time keeping
- have a sense of humour and be approachable and patient
Working Hours & Remuneration
- 18 hours per week (3 days from 8:00am – 2:00pm, or 2 days from 8:00am to 5:00pm across Monday to Thursday) during term-time. Some flexibility will be required during busy times, and the occasional Saturday may be required for Open Morning and adhoc workshops. Where additional hours are worked in support of events, TOIL or additional pay may be given.
- Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience
- Membership of Group Life Pension after 3 months: 5% employer contribution subject to 3% personal contribution
- Death in Service Benefit
- Personal Accident & Emergency Dental Cover
- Access to healthcare helpline and counselling services
- Complementary school lunches and refreshments (term-time only)
- Discretionary school fee remission
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a Davenies’ Support Staff Application Form with a cover letter for the attention of the Headmaster, via email: hrmanager@davenies.co.uk or by post.
Deadline for Applications: 1st November 2021
Duties and Responsibilities
- To prepare equipment and materials for lessons, under the direction of the Head of Art
- To maintain equipment, materials, facilities and services in the Art Studio in good condition
- To manage the storage of materials, equipment and artwork efficiently and in good order
- To prepare specialist materials and equipment for use in lessons
- To label and mount pupils work
- To provide technical support to the Head of Art and pupils for ceramics, sculpture and to assist with firing and glazing
- To possibly assist with the running of the after school club
- To assist the HOD with displays and the preparation, mounting and installation of art work around the School
- To provide skilled assistance to HOD in preparation of teaching aids
- To maintain displays around the school
- To liaise with the Facilities Team, as necessary, regarding cleaning and health and safety in the Art Studio
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as required
- To assist with filing of work into portfolios and distributing work back to pupils when they leave the school
- To assist with the preparation of the art exhibition, open evenings and internal workshops
- Mixing glazes and glazing ceramic work
- Recycling clay using a pug mill
- Wedge and roll clay ready for lessons
- To help with paperwork when organising trips
- To assist the Head of Art in lessons and/or with pupils, as required
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as required
Administration
- To assist with ordering equipment and materials
- Under the direction of the Head of Art, to complete documentation and maintain records associated with technical services
- To check incoming deliveries, to unpack and distribute as necessary
- To maintain a suppliers database
- To review the inventories of resources
- To assist with ICT administration
- To help with paperwork when organising trips
Health & Safety and Training
- To assist the Head of Art, as required, in their responsibility for health and safety within the Department, including collaborating in risk assessments and COSHH assessments as required by the Bursar
- Manual handling/lifting
- Training on use of tools and machinery will be provided as necessary
The duties set out in this document are not intended to be exhaustive, and staff may be required to carry out such other duties as the Headmaster may reasonably require from time to time.
Safeguarding
Child Protection is always a top priority at Davenies. Davenies is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people whilst offering a supportive working environment to all its members of staff. The School recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest calibre who share this commitment.
Child protection screening applies to all staff appointments within the school, including Enhanced DBS Certificate, Barred Lists check, and checks against the Teacher and Management Prohibition Lists. For further information, please read the School’s Child Protection Policy and Recruitment Policy and Procedure which are available on the School’s website.
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About Davenies School
Davenies is a day preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13 where the boys are happy, curious, enthusiastic and kind.
Aims of the School - Our ethos and philosophy encourages the boys to make the most of their preparatory years supported by high quality pastoral care, a broad and stimulating curriculum and numerous extra-curricular opportunities. We value Sport, Drama, Music, Art and Design, and believe that by fostering a wide range of interests and passions we provide the boys with every opportunity to grow in confidence. We strive for each boy to discover and develop what he enjoys as well as cultivating his perseverance, determination and confidence to tackle the areas where he may be less adept. Enterprises such as the unique Davenies Award Scheme and the permeation of mobile computing in our teaching and learning ensure we offer a truly independent educational experience.
The Learning Experience - At Davenies, our excellent facilities support us in providing a positive learning experience with our own language of learning that nurtures each boy's understanding of how he learns. Technology, modern teaching styles and a commitment to independent learning complement our traditional values. We encourage respectful, tolerant behaviour; politeness and good manners. Davenies boys are friendly and thoughtful with their own distinct characters, personalities, interests and passions and they progress on to some of the best senior schools in the country. We seek to find the potential in each boy at Davenies, whether in Maths, French, Music or outside the classroom walls. Our extra-curricular programme is as varied as it is fun and offers innumerable opportunities for boys to be involved before, during and after school. Learning something new, honing an existing skill or enjoying some recreational time with friends – there is something for everyone. From Fencing to French Rap, Lego to LAMDA, Cubs to Conservation, and Podcasting to Photography, our own staff offer the boys nearly 50 extra-curricular activities each term.
Safeguarding - Davenies is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people whilst offering a supportive and flexible working environment to all its members of staff. The School recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest calibre who share this commitment. Child protection screening applies to all staff appointments within the school, including Enhanced DBS Certificate, Barred Lists check, and checks against the Teacher and Management Prohibition Lists.
Staff - With over 80 employees, the body of Teaching Staff and Teaching Assistants are supported by a team of office staff, a site team led by the Facilities Manager, and a dedicated School Nurse. Catering and cleaning are outsourced, with external contract staff working onsite to provide term-time services. In addition, the School hosts a range of visiting music, LAMDA and extra-curricular activity tutors. In addition to a competitive salary, staff can expect to benefit from discretionary school fee remission awards, iPads for teaching staff, membership of group pension scheme, and complimentary school dinners and refreshments.
Facilities - Centred around a Grade II Listed Farmhouse, the school comprises a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with the latest, the RIBA award-winning Jubilee Building housing the Pre-Prep and Junior School, having been completed in September 2015. With purpose-built drama, design & technology and IT amenities, amongst many other subjects, the school is renowned for its sporting facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, astro-turf and sports pitches.
Location - Situated midway between the Old and New Towns of Beaconsfield in South Bucks, there are excellent transport links with a direct train line into London just 5 minutes’ walk from the School, and Junction 2 of the M40 just a few minutes away.
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