DT and Art Technician

Design & Technology and Art Technician

Salary: B1 Point 4 – 6 (37 hours a week, Term Time Only)

Actual Salary - £15,886 - £16,528 

Reference: AGA 138

To start: ASAP

Abbey Grange is a thriving, highly successful and over-subscribed 11-18 Church of England convertor Academy which serves communities right across the city of Leeds. Our students come from all over the city to receive an education in which we all work together to challenge them academically, support them pastorally and help them develop socially and spiritually.  Abbey Grange is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust. 

Our goal is to become an outstanding Academy that delivers on our mission - In Partnership to 'Educate, Nurture and Empower' and we are well on our way to achieving this. Ofsted graded us a 'good' school in February 2017 and we celebrated our GCSE results in 2019 with 72% of our students achieving 9-4 in English and Maths, and an above average Progress 8 score of +0.26. 

We wish to appoint a highly motivated Design & Technology and Art Technician to provide assistance and support in meeting the practical needs of the both the Design & Technology and Art curriculum in the teaching and learning of the Academy.  This role will co-ordinate the use of the practical resources and facilities and will support staff and students, including the preparation of materials and maintenance of equipment as necessary.  Relevant qualifications to the post would be desirable.  The successful candidate must be able to communicate well with staff and students, have good organisational skills and an eye for details.  Some knowledge and or experience of Health and Safety procedures and qualified as a First Aider or willingness to train are desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to work 37hours a week term time only therefore the salary has been pro-rata’d. There may be a requirement to work outside of the designated hours and off Academy premises as required.  We are able to offer staff a secure and supportive environment with continuous professional development.   

For further information and to view the Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website. 

This is a genuinely exciting time to join our Academy.  If you are looking to join an Academy with happy positive and polite students and staff, then we want to hear from you.

Whilst we would normally welcome visits to the Academy, given the current situation we are facing regarding COVID-19 we are unable to accommodate this at present, however if you would like to ask any question please contact the Recruitment Team via Recruitment@abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk

Abbey Grange C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Equality and Diversity

Abbey Multi Academy Trust promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds and Calderdale. We are committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, and an excellent teaching and learning experience for our students. We aspire that staff are equally valued and respected, and students are encouraged to thrive academically. 

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

We acknowledge the following basic rights for all members and prospective members of our community:

• to be treated with respect and dignity
• to be treated fairly with regard to all procedures, assessments and choices
•         to be encouraged to reach one’s full potential

These rights carry responsibilities and we require all members of our community to recognise these rights and act in accordance with them. In addition, we will comply with all relevant legislation and good practice.

No individual will be unjustly discriminated against. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.