Art Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced Art dept

Supportive SLT

CPD Academy access

Local school placements

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is recruiting an Art Technician for a welcoming secondary school in Bradford to join for the full academic year starting September 2026.

You will prepare materials and equipment for Art and Design lessons, support teachers and students during practical activities, and help maintain studios and displays. A proactive, organised and creative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Art Technician role or strong Art & Design background.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence preparing and maintaining art materials and equipment.
• Proactive and flexible approach to supporting the department.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for creativity and education.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, equipment, and resources for Art and Design lessons
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities
• Maintaining art studios, equipment, and displays
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials when required
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed within the department
• Assisting with exhibitions, showcases, and creative projects across the school

Skills

Art background

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Health & safety

Communication

Creativity

Job description

Art Technician

Bradford

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed term

Passionate about supporting creativity and helping students bring their ideas to life? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're working with a welcoming secondary school in Bradford that is looking for an Art Technician to join their team for the full academic year starting September 2026. You'll be part of a supportive department where creativity is encouraged, resources are valued, and staff work together to create an inspiring learning environment.

Whether you're an experienced Art Technician or someone with a strong art background looking to move into education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact behind the scenes and in the classroom.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing materials, equipment, and resources for Art and Design lessons
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities
• Maintaining art studios, equipment, and displays
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials when required
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed within the department
• Assisting with exhibitions, showcases, and creative projects across the school

What the school offers:

• A supportive SLT who have your back
• A well-resourced Art department with space to get creative
• Friendly staff and a positive school culture
• Students who are keen to learn and engage in practical activities
• Opportunities to contribute to creative projects and school events

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working in an Art Technician role or a strong background in Art and Design
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence preparing and maintaining art materials and equipment
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the department
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A genuine passion for creativity and education

Benefits

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive training
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens to what you want
• Opportunities in a range of local schools
• Easy, streamlined registration

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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