Art / Design & Technology Technician
The Bulmershe School
Wokingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2023
Job overview
- Hours: Part Time - 18.5 hours per week
- Term time only
- Flexible working available
- Salary: Grade 4 - actual pay £9,279 - £9,978 (depending on experience)
- Start: Immediately
The Bulmershe School are looking to appoint an experienced Art Technician, who could also support our Design & Technology department. The role would be to provide general technical and administrative assistance in the delivery of the Art and Design Technology Curriculum to help raise standards and achievement. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in Art & Design and will need to be self-motivated and flexible in their work.
We are very proud of our thriving Art and Photography department and the constant progress students are achieving. Our GCSE Art and Photography June 2022 results were in the top 25% of the country, which is a true reflection of the passion shared by our teachers and students. We have sustained these results since 2015/16 through continuous subject development, reflection and refinement, to ensure all students, across all key stages, enjoy their Art education and are successful, happy learners. We have an absolute commitment to the Visual Arts and despite national curriculum reforms and external pressures, we will always continue to ensure that the creative arts plays a central role in our curriculum.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing technical support within the class room including working alongside students
- Preparing and ordering materials and equipment for use in lessons as requested and to assist with the reprographics and ICT administration within the Faculty, including Art, DT and Food
- Assisting in special exhibitions and displays of Art/DT across the school
- Ensuring the well organised storage of materials, equipment and artwork
- Maintaining efficient and tidy organisation of Art/DT classrooms and areas
- Share our high expectations for progress for all students
- Work independently, but also making a significant contribution to the team
- Share our positive ethos and commitment to inclusion
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
- Experience working with a range of Art and Design Technology equipment and resources
- Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks
- The ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
- Self-motivated with an ability to work to deadlines
- Able to build positive relationships with staff and students
Why join The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed local authority, 11-18 school of approximately 1,400 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.
We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference and we look forward to your application.
How to Apply
- If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working – call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
- Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
- Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.
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About The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the Woodley community. We are a mixed, Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students aged between 11 and 18, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
We take enormous pride in our caring reputation and anyone who joins our team should be committed to achieving high levels of responsibility, mutual respect and resilience within the safe and nurturing environment of our school community.
The community school was established in 1964 and at present, has around 1,500 students on the roll with 250 pupils enrolled in our growing sixth form.
Headteacher
Amanda Woodfin
Values and Vision
The Bulmershe School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where we want students to be happy, self-confident and ambitious thinkers. When students move onto the next exciting stage we want them to be well prepared for life in the 21st Century.
We strive for our vision through students being challenged by remarkable teachers that inspire learners with the love of their subjects and whom encourage curiosity. Our challenging curriculum is strengthened by a broad range of enrichment opportunities which allows each learner to develop their own personal interests and academic potential.
Ofsted report
“Students make good progress overall. The standards they attain in English, mathematics, science and a range of other subjects are at, or above, the national average. The school is improving quickly. Teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. Lessons are well planned and paced so that students are engaged in their learning. Students’ behaviour, both in lessons and around the school, is very good. Students’ very positive attitudes to learning contribute to their good progress in lessons. The school is a harmonious community with good relationships between students and staff. Students feel very safe and the school promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.”
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