Creative Arts Technician

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We are looking to appoint a full-time friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing Creative Arts Technician who will enjoy working in a school environment. You will need excellent communication skills, have a flexible approach to work, good admin skills and enjoy working with young people. You will need to be educated to at least A Level standard in a subject related specialism and have the skills required to support the Creative Arts teachers with demonstrations, practical activities and afterschool clubs. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2024 and is available with an immediate start. The hours are 37 per week working 8.00am – 4.00pm or 8.30am – 4.30pm each day as required by the line manager. This role also has an additional 12 days to be worked in the school holidays or at school events as directed by the line manager. The role is paid on a Grade F £21,785 - £25,774 (The actual salary will be £19,631 - £23,226).

As this is a term time only position you are not entitled to take leave during school term. School holidays are classed as your leave and payment for leave has been included in the calculation of your salary. The salary is proportionately reduced and paid for 46.987 weeks per year.

Penryn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our policies we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd November at 9am. Interviews will be held during week commencing week commencing 27thNovember.

Please note we do not accept applications through Indeed. Please complete the application forms on the Penryn College website in the vacancies section

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Salary: From £19,631.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 2 years experience of working in a technical support role?
• Do you have Level 3 qualification (NVQ, AVCE or ‘A’ Level) in a subject related to the specialist area plus a minimum Level 2 qualification (NVQ, GNVQ or GCSE grade C or above) in English and Maths?
• Do you have experience in working Lighting and Sound design and set up and experience with procedures subject to MHOR?
• Are you able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/11/2023
Reference ID: Creative Arts Technician
Expected start date: 01/12/2023