TECHNICIAN (Design & Technology and Art – plus other departments as required) B&NES Grade 2 £20,686 per annum minimum starting salary) Required as soon as possible, a Technician to provide technical and administrative support and practical assistance, primarily to the Design & Technology and Art departments but with flexibility to support other departments as required. Having achieved the best results in the school’s history in summer 2023, followed by a visit from Ofsted in May 2024, where we were judged as a strong ‘Good’ in all areas, Buckler’s Mead Academy is going from strength to strength. A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Technician. The post is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 additional INSET days. The successful candidate should be confident in the use of technical and practical equipment and with an interest in design, technology, art and craftsmanship. Main Duties and Responsibilities include: Preparing classrooms and workshops for use by staff and students, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment Assisting and supporting teaching staff in delivering practical activities in lessons Working with teaching staff in the creation of teaching resources and materials Maintaining, cleaning and repairing equipment (seeking specialist assistance when necessary) in order to ensure safe and efficient operation In return, we can offer the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured” which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase from the refectory. We seek to significantly invest in developing all of our staff. This has been strengthened by our work with Trust partners and the successful candidate will benefit from trust wide opportunities, CPD and working with colleagues across trust schools. Our vision as an academy is “An Inspiring Education For All”. We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching and support. We seek to recruit dedicated and talented staff, highly committed to making a difference. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ requirements we carry out social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. Buckler’s Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site. If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Applications should be sent for the attention of Mr Mark Lawrence, Headteacher, and include details of your current experience and suitability for the role. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application. CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 9 December 2024 (9.00am) Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.