Sapientia Education Trust
Art & Technology Technician
Location: Fakenham Academy
Salary: SCP 5 £25,583.00 – SCP 6 £25,989.00 FTE. Pro Rata: £10,979 – £11,351 pro rata per annum
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Initially until 31 August 2027. 18 hours a week – Term Time Plus 2 weeks – Monday, Wednesday & Friday
For September 2026 Start
Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today’s modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women. Our latest Ofsted inspection recognised the high level standard we work hard to deliver resulting in being rated a “good” school in all aspects of the inspection.
THE ROLE
We are currently seeking a part-time Art & Technology Technician to support the work of our busy Technology & Art Department, providing technical support, resources, maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with issues relating to health and safety. You will also provide day to day support to the teaching staff and our students during lessons.
You will be able to manage a varied workload and be able to learn new skills effectively. You will also be a team player who has enthusiasm, adaptability and resilience and is committed to providing the highest levels of service.
The role will initially be on a fixed term contract from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027, but this will be reviewed in the summer term.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and prompting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all necessary safeguarding checks before employment commences.
Application Closing Date will be Wednesday 17 June 2026 (12 noon)
Interview will take place on Wednesday 24 June 2026
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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