Somercotes Academy

Technology & Art Technician

(Maternity Cover until December 26)

37 hours per week (hours are negotiable)

Term Time only 195 days

Salary: LGAT 9 £28,423 pro rata

Actual Salary: £24,301.67 

Somercotes Academy are seeking to appoint a Technology and Art Technician to cover maternity leave.

Somercotes Academy is a successful and high-achieving academy. We have an excellent reputation and have implemented a varied and effective curriculum to enthuse learners. At Somercotes we strive for excellence for our students within all areas of their lives.

Main Responsibilities

Under the direct leadership and supervision of the line manager the postholder will undertake a range of duties, which may include:

1. Maintains working areas

2. Prepares apparatus, materials, tools and equipment on site

o This includes weighing ingredients for food technology

o Preparing materials for technology

o Preparing materials for art

3. Will drive the Academy Minibus as required

4. Supervises the transportation of equipment

5. Cleans and maintains surfaces and equipment

6. Health and Safety

o Including acting as a first aider as required

General

7. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the postholder may be required to undertake any other duties which correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

8. The postholder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy.

9. The postholder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust’s Health and Safety procedures

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In line with our safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media check, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order to assess the suitability to work with children