DT & Art Technician

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

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• Salary – SCP5-6, £15,462 - £15,987 actual pa (£25,583 – £25,989 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 26 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for November 2026

Stradbroke is an exceptional community school with a real family feel. As one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high standards of education with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students and proudly fulfils SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct.

THE ROLE

Stradbroke High School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Art, DT and Food Technician to join our flourishing departments to support and maintain the art room, kiln, food room, workshop equipment and consumables.The post-holder will possess sound knowledge and experience in a art or design work environment.

The professional competencies expected of a technician & first aider are:

• Ability to solve straightforward problems
• Exchange information with pupils, teachers and other technicians
• Uses hand/eye co-ordination and dexterity in the preparation of materials or use of equipment
• Works from instructions but makes minor decisions involving the use of initiative. Problems are referred to a line manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods.
• Responsible for careful use of expensive equipment
• Prepare equipment and resources as required
• May keep basic financial records
• Provide first aid for students as part of a rota

Closing date:1 September 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:11 September 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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