Job Description

Salary

Grade 3, term time only- actual salary 18,596

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Tuxford Academy
Marnham Road
Tuxford
Newark
Notts NG22 0JH

Job category

Support Role - Other

Date posted

06/07/2025

Job reference

R05175

Design & Technology/Visual Arts

Technician

Working Hours: 32.5

Salary:

18,596

Contract:

Permanent

Tuxford Academy are looking for a dedicated

Design & Technology/Visual Arts

Technician

to join our talented and supportive team

Why join Tuxford Academy?

Tuxford Academy is part of Diverse Academies which is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Sam Hall on shall@tuxford-ac.org.uk to arrange, or for further information.

Tuxford Academy, Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH

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The opportunity

The successful candidate will be able:

To be a key part of the faculty team providing a range of support to the teachers To support and maintain the preparation room, equipment and consumables.


Essential

Good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills and can demonstrate efficient collaborative and flexible working Good interpersonal and communication skills


Desirable

Sound knowledge and experience in a D&T/Arts based work environment First Aid trained or be prepared to complete training

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14% Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning. Full support and induction. A strong and caring ethos among staff and students. Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies. Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes. Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals. Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 20th July 2025

Interview date: w/c 21st July 2025

Start date: 1st September 2025

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sam Hall - shall@tuxford-ac.org.uk

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.