What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting new opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Art Technician. Working in our friendly Art Department, you will help teachers to prepare materials for lessons and support them during lessons. This is a fixed term opportunity for two years to enable you to complete an apprenticeship programme and is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in teaching.
You will work 21 hours per week during the school term and this includes time for your apprenticeship which is usually half a day a week. The actual rate of pay is under review but as a minimum will be in line with national minimum wage for apprentices which ranges from £6.40 per hour if you are aged under 18 and £11.44 per hour if you are aged 21 and over.The salary is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for individuals who are engaged in the Arts, versatile and show initiative to work in a creative environment and can adapt and help to solve problems, when they arise. You will be committed in supporting staff within the department to ensuring that every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best that they can be. We are also looking for the following:
• Enthusiasm for art
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Positive approach
• Ability to adapt and solve problems
• Hardworking and motivated
• Effective communication skills
• An eagerness to learn, develop and be the best that they can be
• Seek out opportunities to develop and willing to undertake training
• Great team player.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 13 January. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the vacancy files. Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at:Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2024-2.pdf (driffieldschool.net)
What the school offers its staff
Why choose us?
Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020). We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.
We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contactJess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email viahr@driffieldschool.org.ukif you would like to visit or find out more about this exciting opportunity.
What can we offer you?
• Aninduction programmeand access to training through the apprenticeship route.
• Opportunities to engage with extra-curricular activitiesincluding drama, music and PE
• A programme of training and developmentand opportunities to train to be a teacher with theYorkshire Wolds Teacher Trainingshould you be interested
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
Commitment to safeguarding
Additional Information The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance. The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: