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Art & Design Technology Technician - Part-time

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4523-388S
  • Posted:23/04/2026
  • Pay:Kent Scheme C £8,940 per annum
  • Start Date:June 2026
  • App Close Date:06/05/2026 at 08:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Art & Design Technology Technician

 

Required from May 2026

Part-Time 2 days per week Thursday-Friday 8.15am-3.45pm

Kent Scheme C £8,940 per annum 

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support our Art and Design Technology departments as a Technician.  The post would be equally suitable for an experienced technician or for an individual with an interest in Design Technology and/or Art.  The ability to work and communicate with a range of people at all levels, including young people, will be essential.  The successful applicant will be flexible, pro-active in adapting to change and creative and practical.  Knowledge of IT packages and the ability to undertake a range of tasks is desirable. 

 

General duties which apply to all subject areas: 

  • Provide support in lessons and occasionally lunchtimes across all key stages and subject areas
  • Costing up and preparation of materials, equipment and exemplar products for all disciplines
  • To prepare stock orders and maintain stock levels across all subject areas
  • To work with, and communicate effectively with, students in years 7-13 as well as working collaboratively with members of staff in the departments
  • Oversee the maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment across all disciplines through regular visual health and safety checks and organising annual servicing with external companies
  • To assist with and attend various departmental or school events e.g. open evenings, art & design technology exhibition and fashion show
  • To assist with the maintenance of displays and visual resources.

 

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, bank holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.

 

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

 

Applicants should complete the application form and email it to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities &  Recruitment Monitoring Form.  If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.

 

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/join-our-team/vacancies/

 

Closing Date: 8am on 6th May 2026

 

Information about the school

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information please see our Safeguarding Policy.

Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please see our GDPR and Data Protection Policy, Equality Policy, Child Protection Policy on our website.

MGGS is committed to ensure that we develop a safe culture and that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our learners and staff. MGGS will follow relevant guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part Three, ‘Safer Recruitment’) and from The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see the Guidance on Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Michelle Starns
  • Address:Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
  • Telephone: 01622 752103
  • Email: mstarns@mggs.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.