Art Technician

The Grange School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grange School in Aylesbury is seeking an enthusiastic Art Technician to join our thriving Art Department. You will prepare materials, support practical activities, maintain equipment and displays, and help create an inspiring space for students to develop their artistic talents.

The role suits a proactive team player who takes pride in their work and enjoys collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Creativity
• Organisation
• Teamwork
• Art materials handling

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and resources for art lessons.
• Support delivery of practical activities in the Art Department.
• Maintain and safely store equipment and displays.
• Help create an inspiring learning environment for students to develop artistic skills.
• Assist in showcasing student work to a high standard.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and organised Art Technician to join our thriving Art Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a creative environment and wants to make a real difference to students' learning experiences. You will play a key role in preparing materials and resources for lessons, supporting the delivery of practical activities, maintaining equipment and displays, and helping to create an inspiring environment where students can develop their artistic talents.

You will make a positive impact every day by supporting students' creativity, helping showcase their work to the highest standard, and ensuring the department remains a vibrant, well-organised and exciting place to learn. This role would suit someone who is proactive, takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

Judged to be a Good School by Ofsted in April 2024, we are a mixed, non-selective 11-18 Foundation secondary school situated in the market town of Aylesbury and ten minutes from the Chiltern Hills - an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are close to Oxford, High Wycombe and Milton Keynes and surrounded by delightful market towns and characterful villages. The students and staff at The Grange School make it a fantastic place to work. Our students are friendly and confident, and we strive to ensure that they achieve the success that they deserve. Together we have created a successful community school, where students learn the skills for success.

We support our staff with a robust staff well-being programme. All staff have access to a wealth of free support resources and materials to ensure they feel supported and happy. We provide an excellent induction programme and a wide range of development opportunities for all staff.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and interviews may take place before the closing date. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a successful appointment be made, so early applications are encouraged.

The Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. The school may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of its safeguarding procedures.