What skills and experience we're looking for

To organise the provision of practical support for the relevant curriculum area for staff and pupils at all key stages in the school. To assist the respective head/s of department in securing an environment in which pupils can safely pursue practical work, and effectively learn the more complex aspects of the subject area.

The Creative Arts Department technician's role is a wide and varied one. The department is very busyand successful facultyand the technician supports Art, Music, Drama and Photography at both KS3and GCSE level. There are a wide range of opportunities on offer to the students throughout the year, including practical workshops,a wide range of extra-curricular activities, trips to art galleries and theatres and participation in avariety of community events. The department puts on a large scale school production each year too involving over 150 students and this is one of the highlights of school’s calendar.

If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk.

Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.

Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunities. Successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake the following before commencing employment: Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information Receipt of two satisfactory employer references one of which must be from your current or most recent employer Satisfactory verification of relevant qualifications Satisfactory health check All new employees will be required to undertake mandatory training required by the school.