Art Technician

Cheadle Hulme High School; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheadle Hulme High School is seeking a creative, organised Art Technician to support our Art Department and enrich learning across disciplines including fine art, textiles and photography.

You will prepare resources, maintain equipment, manage stock and help create engaging displays and school exhibitions, with a 35-hour per week term-time contract. Part-time hours will be considered.

Qualifications

• Sound educational background including GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Specialist Art Technician/school experience.
• Experience of working in a school environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective technician support service to the school Art Department.
• Assist the Display Coordinator on whole school display.
• Prepare resources, maintain equipment, support practical lessons and exhibitions, manage stock and ordering supplies.

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Are you a creative, organised and proactive individual with a passion for the arts?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Art Technician to support our thriving Art Department and help provide outstanding learning experiences for students.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of a broad and ambitious art curriculum, working alongside talented staff and students across a range of artistic disciplines, including fine art, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, photography, printmaking and graphics.

As an Art Technician, you will provide effective technical and administrative support to the Art Department, ensuring staff and students have access to the resources, equipment and specialist materials required to achieve success. You will be responsible for preparing resources, maintaining equipment, supporting practical lessons and exhibitions, managing stock and ordering supplies, as well as helping to create engaging displays across the school.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a 35 hours per week, Term Time Only basis. However, part-time working arrangements will be considered. If you would like to be considered for part-time hours, please specify your preferred working days and hours within the Additional Questions section of the application form.

Job Purpose

• Provide an efficient and effective technician support service to the school Art Department.
• Assist the Display Coordinator on whole school display.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Specialist Art Technician/school experience.
• Experience of working in a school environment is advantageous.

At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.