Performing Arts Technician

Working Hours: 10 hours a week - working pattern to be agreed in line with timetabling requirements

Working Pattern: Term Time only (38 weeks)

There has never been a better time to join Lostock High School. Our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating recognises our determination that Lostock High will continue to develop as a popular school of choice for our community. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life.

We want all of our students to achieve their potential and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development.

We seek to appoint a creative and committed Performing Arts Technician to ensure that materials, equipment, and resources are prepared and maintained to the highest standards, supporting both staff and students in creating a vibrant, safe, and engaging learning environment.

We are looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. You will be well supported by the Head of PEXA (Performing and Expressive Arts) as well as the Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.

We are totally dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our students to ensure that we inspire confidence, transform learning and succeed to compete with the best. If  you think Lostock High School is the right school for you, please submit an application form.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.

The closing date will be Thursday 3rd July at 8am

Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior this closing date we may bring this date forward.

We welcome the opportunity to show prospective candidates around our school ahead of application. If you would like to arrange a time to visit us, please contact the Sarah Buckley (Headteacher’s PA) on 0161 864 5709/ sbuckley@lostock.trafford.sch.uk

To allow us to compare candidates fairly, applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form or via the TES website, not via CV alone or agencies.

Applications are to be returned to recruitment@lostock.trafford.sch.uk

Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs . An online search may be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with the School’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.