Art & Design Technology Technician

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support our Art and Design Technology departments as a Technician. The post would be equally suitable for an experienced technician or for an individual ith an interest in Design Technology and/or Art. The ability to work and communicate with a range of people at all levels, including young people, will be essential. The successful applicant will be flexible, pro-active in adapting to change and creative and practical. Knowledge of IT packages and the ability to undertake a range of tasks is desirable.

General duties which apply to all subject areas:

• provide support in lessons and occasionally lunchtimes across all key stages and subject areas
• Costing up and preparation of materials, equipment and exemplar products for all disciplines
• To prepare stock orders and maintain stock levels across all subject areas
• To work with, and communicate effectively with, students in years 7-13 as well as working collaboratively with members of staff in the departments
• Oversee the maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment across all disciplines through regular visual health and safety checks and organising annual servicing with external companies
• To assist with and attend various departmental or school events e.g. open evenings, art & design technology exhibition and fashion show
• To assist with the maintenance of displays and visual resources.

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, bank holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community, with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. We have been an Advanced Thinking School since 2015. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly
environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and Benenden Healthcare Scheme. Support Staff will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via  mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.