Expressive Art and Technology Technician - Ysgol Greenhill (Maternity Cover)Council

Expressive Arts Technician Advert – Maternity cover

Ysgol Greenhill School is an 11 to 19 comprehensive school that serves the historic walled town of Tenby and surrounding areas. Based in the picturesque surroundings of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the school is a caring, inclusive and a welcoming environment where pupils and staff are proud of their strong values and ethos.

Ysgol Greenhill School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Expressive Arts Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE). The successful candidate will provide technical support across the department and work with pupils to support their learning

This is a maternity cover post, 32.5 hours per week, Grade 4, fixed term.

Grade 4 - £26,847 for 30 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £19,120.96 pro rata

Over the past few years, the Expressive Arts and Design & Technology (AoLE) has expanded significantly, offering a diverse range of subjects to our learners at KS3, KS4, and KS5 The role is a term time only, 30 hours per week, maternity cover post, Our AoLE currently provides courses in Art, Music, Engineering, Construction, Computer Aided Design, Textiles, Performing Arts, and Hospitality & Catering.

 The department is well-equipped including:

- A variety of CAD/CAM machines, such as a laser cutter and 3D printers

- A purpose-built drama studio

- Three workshops to teach Engineering and Construction

- An undercover outdoor construction yard for brickwork

- A dedicated textiles room

- Two music classrooms

- A rock music room and multiple music practice rooms

- Several food preparations rooms

Within this role as a Technician, you will:

 - Provide practical and technical support across the AoLE

 - Assist students and staff in the use of workshop machinery and equipment

-Produce laser cut and 3D-printed components and products to support teaching, learning, and project work.

 

 - Ensure the safe operation of all tools and machinery, in compliance with Health & Safety regulations

- Maintain and organise workshop resources, materials, and equipment

 - Support students in engaging with a wide range of subjects across the AoLE

- Help students in achieving their potential by supporting small group intervention sessions.

 - ⁠Receive and check all deliveries of materials and sundries and to advise about stock level

 - Perform regular checks on dust extraction, workshop machines, safety equipment and workshop tools.

 - Drive minibus for educational visits.

- First aid trained / training to be completed as the designated department first aider.

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK. For further details, please refer to the Employee Benefits leaflet attached.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding
 
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are not needed. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Position type: Fixed Term