ART TECHNICIAN (32.5 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM-TIME ONLY + 1 WEEK)

Location

Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1123 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

32.5 hours per week (8:15–15:15 Mon-Fri) TTO + 1 week

Grade 4 Pt 4-6 Actual Salary £18,602 - £19,196pa

To start: ASAP

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals. 

We are looking for a creative, highly organised, flexible and enthusiastic technician to provide support to teachers and students in our well-resourced Art department. 

Duties will include setting up equipment and resources ready for practical lessons, helping students’ access equipment and resources during lessons and providing assistance to students and the teacher in practical Art lessons.  A creative approach to the role is vital as you will be involved in supporting pupils with practical workshops and curating exhibitions and displays of work.  You will also be required to keep logs of equipment, process stock orders and keep the Art rooms clean and tidy.

The ideal candidate will have:

a creative skill set

excellent interpersonal skills to be able to engage with students and the Art team

confidence to be able to use all equipment and machinery fully, however training will be provided

strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Previous experience in an education environment and assisting with practical lessons would be an advantage but is not essential.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us.  We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve.  SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.

Please refer to the full job advert in the application pack (attached).

For an application pack please:

download from the college website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

or telephone 01282 682313

or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date:  9am Monday 19th May 2025
Shortlisting:    Tuesday 20th May 2025
Interviews:     Thursday 5th June 2025

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date:

05/06/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. 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 or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.