Art Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Career progression

Wellbeing champion & supportive team

Employee Assistance Programme

DSE eye tests via Specsavers

Will writing service

Gym membership (discounted)

LGPS pension

Job summary

Oak Academy is seeking an Art Department Technician to provide practical and administrative support to art teachers. The role involves preparing classrooms and materials to ensure safe, creative lessons, assisting during demonstrations, and maintaining equipment with basic repairs.

You will also manage resources and assist with printing, displays and photographing student work. The post requires a proactive, collaborative individual with knowledge of safe art equipment use and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Practical, organised and proactive.
• Able to work collaboratively with teachers, students and colleagues.
• Knowledge of safe use of art equipment, tools and materials, with training given where needed.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to art teachers
• Prepare classrooms and materials so lessons are safe and creative
• Support teachers during practical lessons, demonstrations and activities
• Maintain equipment and carry out basic repairs, liaising with contractors when needed
• Organise and manage resources, including stock control, ordering and record-keeping
• Support administration such as printing, displays and photographing student work
• Handle, store and dispose of art materials safely, following health and safety procedures including COSHH

Skills

Practical

Organised

Collaborative

Art equipment safety

Job description

This post supports the Art Department at Oak Academy, where the technician helps teachers prepare classrooms, equipment and materials for practical lessons. The work covers lesson support, basic equipment repairs, stock control and the safe handling and disposal of art materials under COSHH procedures. It is a hands-on school support role that also includes admin such as printing, displays and photographing student work. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in November 2026.

What the job involves

• Provide technical and administrative support to art teachers
• Prepare classrooms and materials so lessons are safe and creative
• Support teachers during practical lessons, demonstrations and activities
• Maintain equipment and carry out basic repairs, liaising with contractors when needed
• Organise and manage resources, including stock control, ordering and record-keeping
• Support administration such as printing, displays and photographing student work
• Handle, store and dispose of art materials safely, following health and safety procedures including COSHH

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Practical, organised and proactive
• Able to work collaboratively with teachers, students and colleagues
• Knowledge of safe use of art equipment, tools and materials, with training given where needed
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the department

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Professional learning community with evidence-informed CPD designed around individual needs
• Strong potential for career progression
• Visible senior leadership and a supportive team, with a network across Authentic Education
• Dedicated Wellbeing Champion and a culture that respects work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and in-the-moment support
• Free DSE eye tests through Specsavers
• Free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price BH Live gym membership
• Competitive pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff