Job Description

Reference number

BUC13724

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Part Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

12 Jun 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

30 Jun 2025

Contact email

recruitment@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk



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Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Art Technician to join the creative and thriving John Hampden Art Department. Our aim is to provide our students with a high-quality and diverse curriculum in order to foster a lifelong love of art. The Art Technician plays an important role in assisting the technical work of the department through supporting students and teaching staff.




We offer great facilities and equipment, a caring and welcoming school community and a supportive team. If you feel you have the skills and commitment to support us in getting the best from our students, then we would love to hear from you.

Term time only

Salary Type:

Bucks pay

Salary details:

Bucks Pay Range 3, currently 28,129 to 30,174 FTE (actual salary for 20 hours per week, 39 weeks p.a. is in the range 12,895 to 13,832)

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

20 hours per week - 9.00am - 1.00pm, 5 days per week, term time only plus staff INSET days (39 weeks per year). We may be able to offer some flexibility with days/hours. Please state your preferred working pattern on your application form.

Closing date:

30/06/2025 09:00

Interviews to be held:

To be advised


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About us

John Hampden Grammar School is an outstanding school with exceptional academic success and sporting achievement. However, we appreciate that in a changing world our young men will need more to succeed including character, spirit and resilience. They will need to lead and take responsibility, collaborate and create. This is what we mean by #BeMore at John Hampden. Exceptional standards, breadth, balance and self-confidence typify our students and we support every individual to build these qualities necessary for happy, successful and fulfilled lives.



To learn more about our school, visit our website at www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk where you can also view the following video for a taste of working at John Hampden: https://vimeo.com/683295649


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About the role

At JHGS, we recognise and value the professional and technical expertise that our Technicians bring to the school. From Science, to Design, Food Technology and PE, our technicians play a crucial role in providing essential services which directly impact the learing environment in our school. The Art Technician reports to the Head of Art and primarily ensures the correct preparation of specialist materials and equipment for use in lessons, additionally providing support to staff and students during classes.



For further information please see attached application pack.


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About you

The successful candidate will have strong administrative and organisational skills and alongside excellent interpersonal skills. They will be adaptable and flexible with the ability to work independently. The will aso be a reliable team player who is willing to make a full contribution to the department.


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Other information

To find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.


Please send completed application forms to the email address below.




Tel No: 01494 529589





Email: recruitment@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

John Hampden Grammar School 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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent cautions and convictions cautions*

All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

, the

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance

or

Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.