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Art Technician

Leigh Academy Longfield

Kent

  • £18,125 pro rata
  • Expired
Salary:
Actual salary £18,125 per annum (£24,366 full time equivalent)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
30 September 2025
Apply by:
29 September 2025

Job overview

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.


Are you a creative and organised individual with a passion for art and design? Leigh Academy Longfield is looking for an enthusiastic Art Technician to join our vibrant team! In this dynamic role, you'll be the creative engine behind our Art, Design Technology, and Photography departments, preparing materials, maintaining our workshops, and ensuring a safe, inspiring environment for our students. From supporting whole-school productions and photographing exciting events to running your own lunchtime clubs, you'll play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of artists and designers. If you're ready to make a real impact and share your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Working at Leigh Academy Longfield can be a rewarding experience for several reasons:
  • Professional Growth: The academy provides numerous opportunities for career development. It is part of the Leigh Academies Trust, which offers a wide range of training, leadership programs, and collaborative projects across its network of schools.
  • Supportive Environment: The school fosters a positive and supportive culture. Staff benefit from a strong sense of community, with a focus on teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues.
  • Focus on Student Success: The academy is dedicated to providing high-quality education and is committed to the success of its students. This mission creates a fulfilling environment for educators who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people.
  • Excellent Facilities and Resources: Leigh Academy Longfield is equipped with modern facilities and resources. This includes up-to-date technology and learning spaces, which support innovative teaching methods and enhance both the student and staff experience.
Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking below, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.










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About Leigh Academy Longfield

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  • Leigh Academy Longfield
  • Main Road, Longfield
  • Kent
  • DA3 7PH
  • United Kingdom

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Leigh Academy Longfield offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 -9. The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning. We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is truly exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities.

Leigh Academy Longfield benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school.

Principal

Dr Felix Donkor

To find out more about Longfield Academy, please click here Home - Leigh Academy Longfield

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