Post Reference: 2597

Academy: Leeds City Academy

Job Title: Art Technician

Grade: B1 (Actual Salary £21,529 to £22,216)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days

Accountable to: Subject Leader of Creative

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for its ground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall Good judgement with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding. 

Our highly motivated and talented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work ‘In Partnership’ in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences; a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language. 

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career. 

Role: 

This appointment is a technical position supporting the Subject Leader of Creative with the smooth running of the department. The successful appointee will be required to work closely with the teaching staff and to maintain stock levels of goods and equipment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• To carry out daily maintenance duties as specified by the Subject Leader of Creative.
• To maintain equipment, materials, facilities, and services in the Art & Design classrooms.
• To manage the storage of materials, equipment, and artwork efficiently.
• To prepare specialist materials and equipment for use in lessons.
• To assist with the ordering of materials under the guidance of the Subject Leader of Creative.
• To assist with the documentation of pupils’ work and to distribute work back to pupils.
• To provide technical assistance to pupils during lessons and study sessions.
• To assist with the maintenance of reprographics and ICT administration.
• To provide technical support to staff and pupils for ceramics, sculpture and to assist with firing, glazing, recycling, mixing glazes and slips as well as packing and firing the kiln. 

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.

Closing Date: Thursday 24th April 2025

Shortlisting:  Thursday 24th April 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 28th April 2025

Start Date: Upon completion of all pre-employment checks

To apply, please visit Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check. 

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.