Art & Design Technician/Demonstrator

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional practitioner as Art & Design Technician/Demonstrator, to model use of practical equipment, conduct experiments, exercises, workshops and/or processes and to answer questions related to those demonstrations within the Art and Design department.

Working alongside teachers of 3D Design Technology, the successful applicant will have:

• experience of managing and using resistant materials,
• deploying and using workshop resources, machinery and tools,
• excellent communication skills to effectively demonstrate to students ranging from Key Stage 3 to A-Level.

An understanding of emerging digital technologies is desirable, as is the ability to plan and implement demonstrations that fit within the context of department-set schemes of work that include the operation of the Laser Cutter and 3D-Printer.

Responsible to the Head of Art and Design, the optimal candidate will be:

• able to integrate into a successful, busy and dynamic teaching team,
• liaise with teachers as well as working closely with the other department technicians to order and maintain materials and machinery,
• independently determine the material needs of the department and manage the safe use and storage of equipment.

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive school community with friendly colleagues who are always happy to help each other and who have a passion for continuous improvement.
• A commitment to professional development to support your individual career
• A collaborative working environment with a strong support network.
• Great location. The school is on the edge of the New Forest with extensive grounds
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. We believe our school is an exceptional place to work, where students and staff share collective values in a happy and successful environment. Every member of our staff team matters, and creativity and innovation are embraced and developed. Our students are a pleasure to work with and we encourage you to come and see this for yourself. If you wish to join us, we look forward to hearing from you.

You are advised to submit your applications as soon as possible as, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance. As this is a post in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a children's barred list check. It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list. All positions within The Burgate School and Sixth Form are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

A copy of our child protection policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders are available to view as part of our pack of supporting documents or on The Burgate School and Sixth Form’s website at: https://www.theburgate.com/policies.