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Permanent Contract
Required from September 2026
Scale 3 Point 4 - 5
Starting Salary: £21,120 (actual per annum)
Hours of work: 36 hours a week/ 38 weeks a year (term time only)
Working Pattern: Mon - Thurs 8:15 am - 4:15 pm, Fri 8:15 am - 2:45 pm with a daily 30 min unpaid break
Resilience, Excellence, Respect
Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking to appoint an Art and Technology Technician to support the Technology Department by preparing equipment and assisting in lessons. The appointment is term time only, 38 weeks per year, 36 hours per week.
The Art and Technology faculty at Colchester Academy is an exciting and creative place to work, offering Art, Photography, Food Technology, Graphics and a range of practical technical subjects across KS3 and KS4.
This position would suit anyone wanting to gain experience in a school environment, perhaps wanting to pursue a career in teaching in the future. Equally, an applicant for this role may have previously worked in education or in a career around Art or Technology.
Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and isgraded 'GOOD' by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Part of a local Academy Chain, Penrose LearningTrust, this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.
We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students andfor each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression andadvancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
For further information, job description and to apply please visit https://www.colchesteracademy.org.uk/Vacancies/
To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please contact Lindsay Ainger on 01206 878878.
Information about the School
Colchester Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Colchester, Essex. Colchester Academy first opened in September 2010 and boasts a state of the art building with modern design and a wealth of technology. We are part of a small local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust. Our core purpose is "To be the change for those who need it most", with our mission being "Striving for excellence; ensuring equity". This translates into the values of "Resilience; Excellence; Respect", these we live - everyday. We challenge students academically as well as providing a range of opportunities for them to receive a well-rounded learning experience.