Creative Arts Technician

Role Overview & Responsibilities

To organise the provision of practical support for the relevant curriculum area for staff and pupils at all key stages in the school. To assist the respective head/s of department in securing an environment in which pupils can safely pursue practical work, and effectively learn the more complex aspects of the subject area.

The Creative Arts Department technician's role is a wide and varied one. The department is very busy and successful faculty and the technician supports Art, Music, Drama and Photography at both KS3 and GCSE level. There are a wide range of opportunities on offer to the students throughout the year, including practical workshops, a wide range of extra-curricular activities, trips to art galleries and theatres and participation in a variety of community events. The department puts on a large scale school production each year too involving over 150 students and this is one of the highlights of school’s calendar.

If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk.

Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.

This is a job share position and the hours are organised 2 days one week, 3 days the next. Averaging across the fortnight at 18.5 hours per week. Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 18.5 per week

Salary: From £22,557.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023