Post: Classroom Technician - Creative Industries Department

Location: Millbay Academy, 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pt 15 - 20; £30,024 - £32,597

Actual Salary Range: £23,469 - £25,480 Pro Rata

Contract Type: Maternity Cover until August 2027, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

This is a fixed term post until August 2027 to cover Maternity leave.

Millbay Academy is seeking a Classroom Technician within the Creative Industries to play a key role in supporting our vibrant and growing department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of Art, Photography, Design & Technology, Drama, Food Technology and Music, ensuring students have access to high-quality resources and hands-on learning experiences. You will be responsible for preparing materials, maintaining specialist equipment, ordering supplies and assisting teachers and students in creative and technical tasks.

This role is particularly exciting at a time when the Creative Industries are thriving nationally and in Plymouth, and we are looking for a technician who is eager to support and enhance this momentum within our school.

About the Successful Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience in at least one creative or technical discipline, such as Art, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Photography, or Music. You will have a strong practical understanding of specialist equipment, health and safety procedures, and the ability to assist both students and staff in creative learning environments. A passion for the Creative Industries and a desire to support their growth within education is essential. If you are hands-on, solution-focused, and keen to be part of an inspiring team shaping the future of creative education in Plymouth, we would love to hear from you.

About the school+

Millbay Academy is a thriving secondary school in Plymouth’s Coastal Quarter, where every individual is valued, and every moment counts. Our journey of school improvement has been transformational, culminating in our recent Ofsted GOOD rating across all areas in 2024. As we continue to build on this success, our student numbers are growing, and we are excited to be recruiting due to both increased capacity and our commitment to nurturing talent from within - creating opportunities for our existing staff to take on new and exciting challenges.

At Millbay Academy, we are driven by our ethos: "Think Like a Creative." With a strong focus on Creative Industries and a broad, rich curriculum, we empower students to develop the skills, mindset, and confidence needed for success in the modern world. We are committed to protecting Arts pathways in the city and ensuring that creativity, innovation, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. Our work connects with UTC Plymouth, and our Creative Industries commitment reflects the STEAM agenda at UTC and their “Think Like and Engineer” mindset. 

We provide students with the knowledge and opportunities to progress to a wide range of high-quality post-16 destinations, including Plymouth Arts University, UTC Plymouth, City College, Callywith College, local Sixth Forms, and a variety of applied apprenticeships. By fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience, we prepare them to thrive in further education and employment.

 With an improved and modernised capacity and a growing reputation, Millbay Academy is a school where students are supported, challenged, and inspired to achieve their full potential and where staff opportunities are excellent. There is strong precedent for Leadership development and roles across both schools for the individuals.  We expect excellence from our staff, as we are committed to serving our community and to support this, we have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, including the potential for flexible PPA time; email curfew and Wellbeing Wednesday initiative. 

Trust Background

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

 Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by emailing the recruitment team on recruitment@reachsouth.org or calling on 01752 422955.

Closing date: for applications is 05/07/2026

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 13/07/2026

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.