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Art Design and Technology Technician

Employer: Colton Hills Community School
Location: Colton Hills Community School, Jeremy Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5DG
Salary: £18,993-£19,698 - Pro Rata Term Time Only - Actual Salary - £16,157
Closing date: 1 Dec 2020
Reference: CWCED000173

Sector: Education
Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time
Hours: Full-Time

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WELCOME TO COLTON HILLS

A community school is one which has the ethos of everyone working together as a family towards our shared goals, which can be summarised in our school’s new motto:

Confidence. Happiness. Courage. Success.

At Colton Hills Community School, we work every day to achieve the best learning experience possible for our students, so we that we can enhance their life chances, and ultimately improve the community around our school for the better. We would now like very much for you to become a part of that community. Colton Hills has been judged as a ‘Good’ school in both 2015 and 2018, and we are committed to improving that judgment in our next inspection – not for our own glory, but because we know we will be giving our students the best deal possible.

The school encompasses a rich, harmonious and multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students, up to and including our growing sixth form. The school is situated to the south of Wolverhampton’s city centre, on a site surrounded by green space and fantastic views across hills and fields. We also benefit greatly from a wide range of fantastic facilities for our staff and students, including an on-site swimming pool, astroturf pitch, dedicated Sixth Form block, flexible breakout spaces across the school and a large theatre often used by groups in our local community for performances. We are a school with a real family feel, with a strong House ethos that underpins our work.

We know that having successful students starts with having with a happy and well-supported staff. We are very much committed to our staff having a fulfilling work-life balance.

Colton Hills Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all employed staff, agency, thirdparty staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Check (Enhanced DBS).

Our outcomes show that we are a successful school, with positive Progress 8 scores in our past three academic years. We are also a growing school, with 210 students in our current and next Year 7 – up from 161 previously – meaning that our student numbers are robust and the whole-school cohort will approach 1000 students. With a healthy financial picture and strong school governance in place, we are now seeking to expand our staff to create the best possible experience for our students every day, to develop their confidence and aspiration by surrounding them with inspiring adults delivering an exciting curriculum.

Colton Hills Community School has a successful past and every hope of a very bright future – we’re on a journey from ‘Good’ to great. Please come and find out more about the wonderful things that we do.

Technician responsible to the Curriculum Leader for Art and the Curriculum Leader for Design Technology to provide an efficient, effective and safe technical service to students and teachers, making a contributon to ensuring the Art and Design Curriculum is delivered in accordance with current National standards to the satisfaction of the Governing Body.

As per Job Description

* Experienced and trained in the use of tools and related machinery in a Design and Technology curriculum area

* Be familiar with relevant Health and Safety Regulations

* Willing to undertake training as necessary

* Expected to carry out of all duties in compliance with all school policies

Supporting documents
Job Description and Person Spec
CHCS Art DT and Graphics technician Sept 2020.docx

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About Colton Hills Community School

Colton Hills Community School is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. The school is supported by Wolverhampton City Council, has over 1000 pupils, and was formerly known by three other names: Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, Graiseley Secondary School, and Penn Secondary Modern. It was established in 1974. The Headteacher is Ms Julie Hunter.

Colton Hills Community School is a highly regarded 11-18 community school judged by OFSTED to be a ‘GOOD’ school in December 2023. Colton Hills Community School is a vibrant, inclusive community secondary school based in Wolverhampton, offering young people the opportunity of the best education – with a High Performance edge. Offering education from year 7 to Post-16, Colton Hills, which is officially a “School of Sanctuary” strives to enrich our community by tackling inequality, promoting fairness and challenging prejudice.

Values and Vision

Our motto at Colton Hills Community School is: Many Minds, One Mission. It describes the school’s aims to recognise that every student is entitled to the highest quality learning experience, irrespective of their starting point. There are no barriers to high achievement and every child can succeed.

Our staff are committed to providing the best educational provision for all our students. All students will leave Colton Hills highly numerate and literate, with meaningful qualifications that prove this. They will also leave with both the skills and self-belief to engage with the wider world so that they change it for the better.

Our Values.

PRIDE

Participation
Respect
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence

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Ofsted December 2023

Pupils experience an inclusive, welcoming and aspirational environment in school.
Pupils often reflect the “PRIDE” values of participation, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.
The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often.
There are positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Pupils behave well at social times and when moving around the school. They are polite and respectful towards each other and staff.
Pupils of all ages are involved with numerous councils and unions.
Teachers have high expectations and help pupils, including pupils with SEND, to do their best.
School has designed a very effective PSHE curriculum.
The school has a successful careers education programme.
Staff are proud to work at the school and feel well supported by leaders, including their workload.

Working at Colton Hills Community School

Colton Hills Community School has a clear vision based on strong principles and you will have the advantages working for a LA maintained secondary school can offer plus the benefits offered by City of Wolverhampton Council (https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/employer/1015/city-of-wolverhampton-council/). The school has a good track record of Continuing Professional Development.

We are a caring school, we know our pupils and are continually growing which provides us with a strong base for the future.

We can offer you:

Pupils eager for success
Supportive parents who value education
Supportive colleagues
Excellent professional development and guidance
Refurbished buildings with dedicated home-bases for independent learning.
Major investment in ICT
Extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt.
Ample free car parking for staff
City of Wolverhampton Council employee benefits

Link to website and prospectus
https://www.coltonhills.co.uk/

https://www.coltonhills.co.uk/school-prospectus

Link to Ofsted report
https://www.coltonhills.co.uk/performanceinfo

Company info

Website: https://www.coltonhills.co.uk/
Telephone: 01902 558420
Location: Jeremy Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV4 5DG
United Kingdom

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