[250131] Classroom Technician (Creative Industries)

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Contract type
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Full-time equivalent salary
£29,093.00 – £31,586.00 Annually (FTE)Grade E, Pts15-20 (Actual Salary £22,741 rising to a maximum of £24,690)

[250131] Classroom Technician (Creative Industries) job summary

Millbay Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Classroom Technician (Creative Industries) to join the School as soon as possible

Post: [250131]Classroom Technician (Creative Industries)

Location: Millbay Academy, 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pts 15 – 20, £29,093 rising to a maximum of £31,586 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary Range: £22,741 rising to a maximum of £24,690 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Millbay Academy is seeking a Classroom Technician – Creative Industries to play a key role in supporting our vibrant and growing department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of Art, Photography, Design & Technology, Music, and related subjects, ensuring students have access to high-quality resources and hands-on learning experiences. You will be responsible for preparing materials, maintaining specialist equipment, and assisting teachers and students in creative and technical tasks. This role is particularly exciting at a time when the Creative Industries are thriving nationally and in Plymouth, and we are looking for a technician who is eager to support and enhance this momentum within our school.

About the Successful Candidate
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience in at least one creative or technical discipline, such as Art, Design & Technology, Photography, or Music. You will have a strong practical understanding of specialist equipment, health and safety procedures, and the ability to assist both students and staff in creative learning environments. A passion for the Creative Industries and a desire to support their growth within education is essential. If you are hands-on, solution-focused, and keen to be part of an inspiring team shaping the future of creative education in Plymouth, we would love to hear from you.
About the School

Millbay Academy is an all-through school in Plymouth's Coastal Quarter. This is a place where everyone is important and where every moment counts. Our values will underpin all that we do: we will provide a stimulating learning environment where children will feel safe, happy and consequently thrive.

Our vision is clear: challenging academic and personal goals will be set for every member of the Millbay Academy community, and we will provide the support and encouragement required to reach them. We will do whatever it takes.

At Millbay Academy we are passionate advocates of all-through education. Through this, we will be able to serve our community and families, ensuring an excellent educational experience with continuity and progression. All-through education offers many unique opportunities, including shared experiences, powerful role models and the in-depth knowledge of subject specialists. The Academy has a PAN of 1020.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 23rd February 2025

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 4th March 2025

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking 'apply now' on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.