Art Technician - Part-time

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-293S
• Posted:17/06/2022
• Pay:Actual salary £9,575 per annum (£20,595 full time
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:04/07/2022 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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About the role: Can you inspire our students in the subject of Art? Are you passionate about this subject area and keen to find a job where you will love what you do on a daily basis? If so, we have the perfect role for you! 

Ebbsfleet Academy is looking for an Art Technician to join the academy to support the teaching and learning of students within this department, and to provide support and services to the staff and students in line with the academy policies and procedures. Our successful candidate will be creative and enthusiastic, and it’s an ideal role for current Post 16 students or recent school leavers who would like first-hand experience in a paid position within the Art remit.

​​​​​​​Our successful candidate will be responsible for preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons, maintaining and monitoring consumables and equipment in Art, DT and Textiles to ensure all pupils are able to access a wide range of materials and processes as part of their Art provision. Our newly appointed technician will also provide technical support to staff during lesson time as required.

Ideally, our appointed candidate will hold an A Level or equivalent qualification in one or more Art related subjects. You'll be an effective communicator and be able to use your initiative. A flexible ‘can do’ attitude is also essential, as is the ability to provide the very best levels of service to all employees and stakeholders in the faculty. Our successful candidate will be committed to helping students achieve to the best of their ability. You will be able to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas.

This basis of this role is permanent and offers an actual salary of £9,575 per annum (£20,595 full time equivalent) based on 20 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset.

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a dynamic and inclusive 11–18 school, rated ‘good’, and proudly serving a diverse local community. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, all contributing to a rich and vibrant school culture. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, underpinned by our core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice. We are dedicated to helping every student achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners, offering a balanced mix of academic and vocational qualifications. This is enhanced by excellent learning resources, including modern, well-equipped classrooms, specialist labs and workshops, and outstanding sports and ICT facilities. Beyond academic achievement, we place strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to grow socially, behaviourally, and emotionally at their own pace through a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet works closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a collaborative and innovative learning environment. We provide targeted support and challenge to ensure every student can succeed and leave us prepared for university, training, or the career of their choice. As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we also benefit from shared expertise, leadership development, and a strong culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the academy.

"At Ebbsfleet our family approach means we know our students as individuals. We understand their needs and pay close attention to supporting them to be their very best." - Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill, Principal

"Everyone is valued at Ebbsfleet Academy. Pupils attend happily, safely and with pride. The school wants pupils to ‘believe, achieve, succeed’. It creates a culture of aspiration and success, with a broad and interesting curriculum that opens pupils’ eyes to the world around them." - Ofsted Report 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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