Turner Schools is looking to recruit a Theatre and Creative Arts Technician to join our friendly and ambitious Creative Arts Team starting September 2026. At Turner Schools we believe passionately in the power of creative arts to enrich the lives of the pupils we serve and work hard to build strong links with the local creative arts community.
We require a Technician who will support the Trust Director of Creatives Arts and the logistical running of creative arts departments enabling the highest quality lessons and events/performances. We are looking for someone who is efficient, organised, willing to learn and able to use initiative.
The ideal candidate will…
- be a passionate creative arts practitioner (Art/Music) dedicated to making the creative arts accessible to young people
- possess the drive and determination to assist pupils in breaking down barriers inside and outside of education
- value our respectful environment, ensuring that pupils and colleagues alike respect and support each other to ensure a calm and purposeful sites
- be confident in developing and delivering organisational systems which enhances the capacity of teaching staff to deliver ambitious curriculums
- Be adaptable and willing to learn outside of their specialism to deliver exciting events such as workshops, exhibitions and performances.
- Take responsibility for maintaining and creating creative arts displays
- Lead on light and sound in theatre spaces and for other events across Trust.
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
- Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
- As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
- Regular wellbeing and social activities
- Counselling and mental wellbeing support
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
- Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
- Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
Working 20 hours a week
Term Time + INSET days
Information about the trust
Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-
Dover Christ Church Academy, Chartham Primary School, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, St Stephens Infant School, Turner Free School
We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.
Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.
To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’
They will:
- Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.
We understand the importance of work-life balance. If you are interested in this opportunity but require a different working pattern (e.g., part-time hours, compressed weeks, or term-time only), please clearly state your preferred arrangement within your application. We are happy to discuss and explore flexibility where possible for the successful candidate.
For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com
Pay: £11,682.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
