Creative Arts Technician

We are looking for a Creative Arts Technican. This is an exciting opportunity to join Coombe Wood School and become an integral member of the Design and Technology Team.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. 

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

• Support teachers in the Creative Arts Department with planning, preparation and resources across a range of subject specialisms including Food Technology, workshop based 3D Design and Art. 
• Support staff with preparation and organisation of resources prior to lessons, during lessons and after lessons. This includes management and ordering of materials. 
• Supporting the development of classroom environments in the Creative Arts Department
• To manage the technical, administrative and resource provision across a range of subjects.
• To support aspects of outdoor learning linked to the department curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.

You will need:

• Demonstrate a positive, active and cooperative outlook.
• An approachable, accommodating attitude.
• High standards embracing honesty, integrity, loyalty and trustworthiness.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and know when to show initiative.
• Able to remain calm and act sensibly under pressure.
• A good team player and collaborative worker.
• Present a good role model to students.
• Grasp of the Coombe Wood ethos, supportive of the drive for health and fitness among the school community.

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th February 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.