Curriculum Technician – Design and Technology

Steyning Grammar School is a unique successful and dynamic learning community with our ‘Journey to Excellence’ built on traditions of excellence and highest expectations, combined with a commitment to innovating and new thinking – supporting our students in being the best they can be in preparing them for their futures.  In joining us, you will benefit from being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across the Bohunt Education Trust schools where there are greater opportunities for career progression for those with both potential and aspirations.

The Faculty; Claire Vilday, the Head of Faculty says "The Performing Arts, Creative and Technology (PACT) faculty is a creative, vibrant and supportive place to work. We are a varied team working in a range of disciplines and media. These include the departments of Art, Photography, Music, Drama, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Product Design and Engineering. We are adaptable, innovative and an exciting team to work in. As a faculty we encourage an adventurous and enquiring approach in students at all levels. We are focused on bringing creative approaches to learning in the classroom. As a team we share excellent and innovative practice. Our technician team is a vital and valued part of this". 

The successful candidate will assist the Head of Faculty and Learning Leaders in Technology in the coordination and the use of practical resources and facilities, providing assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the department, working 37 hours per week, term-time only, plus inset days and two cleaning days. You will be remunerated on a salary based on £19,265 - £20,046 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £16745 - £17424).

Steyning Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.   

Due to the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred lists check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent.

For further details or to make an appointment prior to applying please contact SGS Recruitment Team on 01903 814555, or by email recruitment@sgs.uk.net.

TO APPLY: If you would like to apply please read the Job Description and Advert, and complete an application form return it via email to recruitment@sgs.uk.net. We also require a full and complete CV, spanning the time from when you left school up to the present time. Early applicants are welcome and we reserve the right to interview and appoint should a suitable applicant apply before the closing date.

Closing date: 9 am Monday 27th June 2022

Start date: ASAP

As part of our responsibility to the safer recruitment process, two references are required for all candidates, and must include your current or most recent significant employer. If you do not wish a referee to be contacted prior to interview please indicate this alongside their details on the application form.

NB: Successfully appointed candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred lists check.  Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent.

Thank you for your interest in Steyning Grammar School.