Art Technician

Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 16 February 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone:   01797 222 545
Email:     hrassistant@ryecollege.co.uk
Website: www.aquinatrust.org/work-with-us

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Art Technician to join our highly-motivated team at an exciting time in our growth. 

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
• Can multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once;
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills or experience;
• Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise;
• Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation; 
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.
• It is essential for you to be a qualified First Aider or willing to complete the training to obtain this qualification.

In return, we offer:

• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we improve;
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do; 
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.  

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check