Job Description
Appointment of
ART, DRAMA, DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
TECHNICIANS
Part-time or Full-time
From April/September 2023
Information for Applicants
Cranmore part of the Effingham Schools Trust
Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6AT
01483 280340
.* Registered Company No. 4509623 .* Registered Charity No. 1095103
Welcome from Headmaster
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in Cranmore. Appointing the right staff is one of the most important elements of my role as Headmaster. I and my team are committed to getting to know you well during our recruitment process and giving you the opportunity to see life at Cranmore.
I am incredibly proud of my colleagues and their professionalism and expertise which are key to us delivering all round excellence across a broad curriculum enriched with co-curricular activities. In our February 2022 inspection report inspectors highlighted that the school promotes a very positive, caring and welcoming ethos and judged the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements, as well as the quality of their personal development to be ‘excellent’.
Since September 2019 we have been part of the Effingham Schools Trust, resulting in the widening of the provision to offer education for pupils age 2 to 16 at Cranmore before pupils join the co-educational sixth form on our sister school St Teresa’s site. Cranmore has a wonderful 25-acre site and is blessed with fantastic facilities. There are exciting plans for new capital development including a new science and technology building for 2022-2023.
It is a privilege to lead an excellent school with an exceptional sense of community. I hope that you will be as excited about the opportunity to join us as we as we are about building upon our success.
Barry Everitt
Headmaster
Art, Drama, Design Technology Technicians – Roles & Responsibilities
Cranmore is at an exciting stage in its development with a growing Senior School. There is three to four form entry
from Year 7. Our first Year 10 will start their GCSE course in September 2023 taking their public examinations in
summer 2025.
Cranmore has a wide and enriching curriculum supported by outstanding facilities. It is a very exciting time for the
Creative Arts and Design Technology at Cranmore as we grow our school to deliver GCSE in each subject. Following
the opening of the new Science and Technology block, which includes a purpose built DT room, the Art Department
will expand to two purposeful classrooms with space for the new GCSE students to work independently. The Drama
studio was refurbished in 2020-21 and the department delivers performances throughout the year with one whole
school production per academic year. The Good Schools Guide says ‘ Every parent believes their child is exceptional –
at Cranmore they can be’.
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join us as technicians to support our Art, Drama and
Design Technology Departments. The roles and responsibilities below include those across all three departments;
however, we will consider any combination of skills, qualifications and experience across the three disciplines to
ensure that we recruit talented and dedicated specialists.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
General
- Support the Catholic ethos of the School.
- Be aware of and comply with both School and Trust policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the overall aims of the School Development Plan.
- To behave in a manner that is professional, friendly and fair with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Work cooperatively as part of the wider staff team.
Subject & Departmental
- To support the departmental teaching staff in providing students at Cranmore with a safe and effective Art, Drama and Design Technology experience ensuring high levels of achievement and progress.
- Organise materials in the departments and maintain cleanliness of the environments.
- Use the school's purchase ordering system to order materials and resources.
- Prepare materials and resources as required by the subject teacher prior to lessons.
- Ensure tools, machines and equipment are kept in optimum condition and stored correctly and carry out a daily inspection.
- Empty and clean the dust extraction filters as required by the manufacturer.
- To assist departmental staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning. For example, the manufacturing of jigs, formers and templates for project use.
- To provide support for the teacher during practical lessons. This may include overseeing small groups of pupils during practical activities.
- To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of the Creative Arts and DT within and outside School.
- To take responsibility for refreshing and curating dynamic displays of pupil work in both buildings.
- Work as part of a team within the Art/Drama/DT Departments assisting as and when required.
- For Drama, attend School Production evenings to support the running of the final show.
- Oversee the creation of scenery and props for school productions as directed by the Head of Drama.
- Filming/Photographing work for assessment as directed by subject teacher.
Art, Drama, Design Technology Technicians – Roles & Responsibilities
Health and Safety
- With the teaching staff, keep all classrooms organised and free from hazards.
- Ensure that all machines, tools and equipment are safe to use and report any problems to the relevant HoD.
- Carry out initial maintenance and repairs to machines, tools and equipment to ensure that they conform to the relevant safety standards.
- Liaise with outside maintenance contractors to have annual planned maintenance undertaken on all machines, tools and equipment. This will also include PAT testing.
- Liaise with the HoD and Health and Safety Officer to ensure that all risk assessments are up to date and being followed.
- Ensure that all hazardous and flammable materials are recorded and stored as per COSHH and RA information.
- The post holder may perform other such duties reasonably required by the line manager or the Headmaster. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may change to reflect the needs of the school and enhance the smooth operation of both departments.
The high expectations of staff and Pupils say that staff are good listeners Pupils are polite and respectful and their effective planning of classroom and provide effective ways of dealing develop positive relationships with activities motivate pupils to adopt the with any worries and of discussing each other and the staff. highest standards of behaviour. sensitive issues.
ISI Inspection Report, Feb 2022 ISI Inspection Report, Feb 2022 ISI Inspection Report, Feb 2022
P* upils make an outstanding contribution to the lives of others in the school and the wider community and work *
together for the common good. They feel at ease both with one another and with staff because the school
promotes a very positive, caring and welcoming ethos.
ISI Inspection Report, Feb 2022
Art, Drama, Design Technology Technicians – Persons specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Requirements for all three subjects
- Right to work in the UK.
- A minimum of English and Mathematics GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent).
- Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils and colleagues.
- Good oral and written English skills.
- IT skills including MS Office and use of databases and spreadsheets. Be able to use packages such as excel for keeping accurate account and purchase records.
- Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail.
- Team player.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Appropriate levels of personal presentation.
- Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with pupils, staff and parents.
- Be able to use initiative to prioritise and complete tasks on time.
Additional requirements
Essential Desirable
Art Enthusiasm and passion for the Creative Arts Expertise with ceramics; such as the with clear subject knowledge in any field of operation and maintenance of a kiln, safe design recycling of clay
- Able to confidently use a range of Art media Ability to use digital editing programs such as and processes, or a willingness to undertake Photoshop additional training to support with the To have worked in an educational preparation of specific resources. environment with young people.
- Be able to confidently use equipment found in a school Art Department and carry out primary maintenance and repair duties on equipment found in an Art Department (such as sewing machines/silkscreens)
Drama Carry out administrative tasks for Filming/ editing skills for productions, extracurricular activities, including risk assessments assessments. Attend some after school rehearsals, theatre
- To use initiative to support the teacher during visits to support the Head of Drama and help practical lessons. during some evening performances.
- Technical theatre experience/interest in learning how to use lighting and sound equipment
Design and Be able to manufacture jigs, formers, Be able to use CAD packages or show a
Technology templates and other resources accurately and willingness to learn about the packages, such quickly. as Techsoft V3, Google Sketchup, Solidworks,
- Have high levels of safety awareness. Photoshop. (training can be provided)
- Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils To have had prior experience of working in a and colleagues. technology environment
- A passion for promoting the subject
Remuneration and Benefits
Our staff enjoy working as part of a strong school community. Parents are confident of the academic standards,
telling the Independent Schools Inspectorate that their children have been ‘well challenged and tutored’ by ‘talented
teachers’.
We reward our talented staff with a range of benefits.
Salary
Salaries are competitive and in line with independent school teaching scales.
Continuous Professional Development
All staff have access to professional development training as part of the school’s performance development and appraisal process. Individuals are encouraged to continue to develop their skills to provide high quality teaching and learning for our pupils.
Fee Remission
Discount available on school fees. Full terms and conditions provided by the Finance department.
Pension Scheme
Generous contributory pension scheme.
Refreshments and lunch
Refreshments and lunch provided during term time.
Cycle to work
Cycle to work scheme for staff members.
Parking
Parking for staff members is provided onsite.
Employee Assistance Programme
A free, confidential 24-hour telephone service.
Use of School sports facilities
Staff may use the school’s sports facilities including a fitness suite, 25-metre indoor pool, 6 hole golf course, squash courts and a staff fitness class.
Application & Selection Process
All applicants are required to complete an application form containing questions about their academic and employment history and their suitability for the role. A Letter of Application addressed to the Headmaster should accompany the
application form.
Long listed applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview with a panel at which their relevant skills and experience will be discussed in more detail. They will also be given a tour of Cranmore. Candidates subsequently selected for the short list will spend a day at Cranmore completing a series of relevant tasks. Interview panels will include at least one person trained in Safer Recruitment.
If it is decided to make an appointment following the formal interview, any such offer will be conditional on the following:
- the agreement of a mutually acceptable start date and the signing of a contract;
- the receipt of two satisfactory references (one of which must be from the applicant's most recent employer) which the School considers to be satisfactory; Please note that references will be taken up on short listed candidates prior
to interview.
- the receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS which the School considers to be satisfactory;
Cranmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process follows
the guidelines in KCSIE. Applicants undergo enhanced screening including checks with past employers, the DFE and the
DBS.
Key dates
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 22 March 2023
Applications will be considered upon receipt; interviews and appointment may be before the closing date.
Start date: April / September 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30-40 per week
Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leatherhead, KT24 6AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Art, Drama or Design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/03/2023
Expected start date: 24/04/2023
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