Creative Design Technician

Start Date: September 2021

Salary: Grade 7 £18,001 - £20,273 actual per annum, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent basis, 37 hours per week, term time plus training and one week in the holidays

We require a Creative Design Technician to work closely with our dedicated Creative Design team, in an over-subscribed school, renowned for its outstanding results and special atmosphere. You will have a passion for all visual and tactile arts, excellent organisational skills, the ability to work accurately and under pressure and have an understanding of safe working practices within a multi-faceted, design-based environment.

You will provide support to both teachers and students, sharing your subject expertise and competency in use of technology and machines as required.

You will need a background and some qualifications in a creative area. An ability to work with students of all abilities in the 11 to 19 age range is an essential requirement of the role.

Completed applications should be returned either by post, marked ‘Confidential’ to Caroline Rabbetts, The Gryphon School, Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EQ or by email to her at: Gryphon.HR@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk

If you would like to discuss the post further please do not hesitate to contact Mr Mike Fenton-Wilkinson, Head of Creative Design on 01935 813122 or michael.fenton-wilkinson@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk

The Gryphon School, part of the Sherborne Area Schools Trust, has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee under 5 years’ service.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Contact Details: School Office on 01935 813122, website on www.gryphon.dorset.sch.uk or e-mail Gryphon.HR@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 05 July 2021
Interviews: The interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.