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Photography Technician (XS4.5)
Dorset Grade 5, SCP 6 10 hours per week (over 2 days) - £13.05 per hour Term time only Required to start as soon as possible A Technician is required to join our friendly team to provide support to teaching staff in our thriving Photography Department, which this year was amongst the top achievers of student progress scores in the school. Our two A level classes and five GCSE classes – as well as A Level and BTEC Foundation Art students – study Adobe Photoshop as well as traditional 35mm darkroom practice in our large, recently re-designed darkroom. The successful candidate will be setting up and cleaning darkrooms either side of lessons, supporting teachers and students in darkroom lessons, ordering stock and maintaining darkroom and studio equipment. They will also be preparing 35mm films, developing films and maintaining both digital and 35mm cameras. They will also be assisting with printing and mounting students’ work for moderation, display and summer exhibitions and ensure health and safety measures are in place in the darkrooms and studio. Applicants should: Ideally have a working knowledge of manual 35mm b/w film developing and darkroom printing (or a willingness to learn). Be able to use 35mm SLR and digital cameras as well having an interest in photography as a creative medium. Have a willingness to work with teachers and students – in a supporting role – to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed at all times. Be well organised and proactive in monitoring stock levels and re-ordering where necessary. Liaise with our finance department to ensure that we budget effectively. What Ferndown Can Offer You: CPD opportunities and training and development programmes. Personalised induction, supported by a mentor. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. A tax efficient Childcare Scheme through salary sacrifice. Access to health and wellbeing support. Private Healthcare Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children. Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council. Application Form and Job Description available via Dorset Jobs or our school website. If you require any further information, please contact Andrea Baxter in the HR Office on 01202 871243
andreabaxter@fernup.dorset.sch.uk Closing Date: midnight Sunday 12 th
January 2025 Further Information This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines. Ferndown Upper School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
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Dorset Grade 5, SCP 6 10 hours per week (over 2 days) - £13.05 per hour Term time only Required to start as soon as possible A Technician is required to join our friendly team to provide support to teaching staff in our thriving Photography Department, which this year was amongst the top achievers of student progress scores in the school. Our two A level classes and five GCSE classes – as well as A Level and BTEC Foundation Art students – study Adobe Photoshop as well as traditional 35mm darkroom practice in our large, recently re-designed darkroom. The successful candidate will be setting up and cleaning darkrooms either side of lessons, supporting teachers and students in darkroom lessons, ordering stock and maintaining darkroom and studio equipment. They will also be preparing 35mm films, developing films and maintaining both digital and 35mm cameras. They will also be assisting with printing and mounting students’ work for moderation, display and summer exhibitions and ensure health and safety measures are in place in the darkrooms and studio. Applicants should: Ideally have a working knowledge of manual 35mm b/w film developing and darkroom printing (or a willingness to learn). Be able to use 35mm SLR and digital cameras as well having an interest in photography as a creative medium. Have a willingness to work with teachers and students – in a supporting role – to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed at all times. Be well organised and proactive in monitoring stock levels and re-ordering where necessary. Liaise with our finance department to ensure that we budget effectively. What Ferndown Can Offer You: CPD opportunities and training and development programmes. Personalised induction, supported by a mentor. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. A tax efficient Childcare Scheme through salary sacrifice. Access to health and wellbeing support. Private Healthcare Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children. Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council. Application Form and Job Description available via Dorset Jobs or our school website. If you require any further information, please contact Andrea Baxter in the HR Office on 01202 871243
andreabaxter@fernup.dorset.sch.uk Closing Date: midnight Sunday 12 th
January 2025 Further Information This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines. Ferndown Upper School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
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