[260618A] Classroom Technician - Creative Industries (Mat Cover)

Post: Classroom Technician - Creative Industries Department Location: Millbay Academy, 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pt 15 - 20; £30,024 - £32,597 Actual Salary Range: £23,469 - £25,480 Pro Rata Contract Type: Maternity Cover until August 2027, term time only (39 weeks per year) Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday About the Role This is a fixed term post until August 2027 to cover Maternity leave. Millbay Academy is seeking a Classroom Technician within the Creative Industries to play a key role in supporting our vibrant and growing department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of Art, Photography, Design & Technology, Drama, Food Technology and Music, ensuring students have access to high-quality resources and hands-on learning experiences. You will be responsible for preparing materials, maintaining specialist equipment, ordering supplies and assisting teachers and students in creative and technical tasks. This role is particularly exciting at a time when the Creative Industries are thriving nationally and in Plymouth, and we are looking for a technician who is eager to support and enhance this momentum within our school. About the Successful Candidate We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience in at least one creative or technical discipline, such as Art, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Photography, or Music. You will have a strong practical understanding of specialist equipment, health and safety procedures, and the ability to assist both students and staff in creative learning environments. A passion for the Creative Industries and a desire to support their growth within education is essential. If you are hands-on, solution-focused, and keen to be part of an inspiring team shaping the future of creative education in Plymouth, we would love to hear from you. About the school+ Millbay Academy is a thriving secondary school in Plymouth’s Coastal Quarter, where every individual is valued, and every moment counts. Our journey of school improvement has been transformational, culminating in our recent Ofsted GOOD rating across all areas in 2024. As we continue to build on this success, our student numbers are growing, and we are excited to be recruiting due to both increased capacity and our commitment to nurturing talent from within - creating opportunities for our existing staff to take on new and exciting challenges. At Millbay Academy, we are driven by our ethos: "Think Like a Creative." With a strong focus on Creative Industries and a broad, rich curriculum , we empower students to develop the skills, mindset, and confidence needed for success in the modern world. We are committed to protecting Arts pathways in the city and ensuring that creativity, innovation, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. Our work connects with UTC Plymouth, and our Creative Industries commitment reflects the STEAM agend