Are you a practical, organised and creative individual who enjoys supporting young people to achieve their best? We are seeking an enthusiastic DT & Art Technician to join our friendly and successful school team at Aureus.

Your Opportunity

You will be responsible for preparing materials and equipment for lessons, maintaining workshops and studios, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and helping to create an inspiring learning environment where creativity can flourish.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience of working with tools, machinery, art materials or in an educational setting would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

About Aureus School

Aureus School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), Aureus School was graded good in all areas. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve, and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed.

As a purpose-built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience. Our mission is simple: Cultivating ambition; high standards for all. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that empowers all of our students to succeed. Our vision and core values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect guide every aspect of our educational journey, ensuring that each student’s experience is marked by excellence, ambition and unwavering high standards.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. 

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils 
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness 
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England 
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity 
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education 

GLF Schools Employment Offer 

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish 

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Work life and family friendly policies 
• Employee wellbeing initiatives 
• Access to a staff benefits portal 
• Community and collaboration working model 

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Associate 2.1 £23,914 FTE (actual Salary £11,143)

Hours: 19.5 hours a week, to be worked as 3 x 6.5 our days (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)

Contract: Permanent, term time only 

Closing Date: 15th July 2026 at 9.30am 

Interview Date: TBC

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.