ART TECHNICIAN

GRADE D SCP 6 £25,183 (FTE)

ACTUAL SALARY £17,308.30

(PAY AWARD PENDING EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025)

30 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 3 DAYS

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED 1^ST SEPTEMBER 2025

Do you have a passion for art and a desire to support young people on their creative journey?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-achieving, inclusive and outward-looking school where creativity is valued and nurtured. As an Art Technician at St James’s, you’ll be part of a happy and supportive team of art teachers, helping to prepare engaging lessons and working hands-on with students to support their artistic development.

St James’s is a proud member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a Church of England Multi Academy Trust. Being part of the Trust offers exciting opportunities for collaboration with our partner schools, Canon Slade School, Bury C of E High School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, sharing best practice and driving innovation together.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• Support the delivery of the Art curriculum by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and assisting with practical demonstrations in lessons.
• Maintain and organise studio spaces and resources, ensuring materials and equipment are ready, safe, and well cared for, under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Work directly with students in the studio, encouraging their creativity, supporting their practical work, and helping to create a positive, inspiring learning environment.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing SJ-HR@st-james.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0117 - SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 7^th July 2025 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC