Art Technician

OAKLANDS SCHOOLS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in London is seeking an Art Technician to enhance their Art curriculum and support students. The ideal candidate will prepare lessons, provide technical support, and coordinate with leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on student success.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive and committed staff

Engaged students

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to supporting young people.
• Ability to prepare Art practical lessons.
• Experience in providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Art practical lessons and resources.
• Provide technical support to enhance the Art curriculum.
• Coordinate with the Senior Leadership Team and oversee displays.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

Overview

Art Technician

Required from December 2025 or earlier

Salary: Scale 3 Points 5 – 6 (£31,530 – £32,442 per annum, pro rata)

Actual salary payable £26,352.15 - £26,728.54 per annum

35 hours per week, term time only + 1 week (40 weeks)

Oaklands School is a fully inclusive school with a wealth of opportunities for all learners to achieve their full potential. We are a school which serves the local community and promotes co-operation, responsibility and respect.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing outstanding Art provision in this vibrant and happy school. We are seeking an experienced Art Technician to support our Art teachers and students at key stages 3 and 4. You will be passionate about Art and education and committed to securing excellent outcomes for children of all abilities. You will join a dynamic team of teaching and associate staff, all determined to ensure that the school maintains its reputation for excellence.

The primary role will be to prepare Art practical lessons and resources and provide technical support to enhance the delivery of the curriculum by the Art department. Additionally, 25% of your time will be spent in co-ordinating with Senior Leadership Team and being responsible for the displays around the school. You will also be expected to involve yourself fully in the extra-curricular activities of the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Art practical lessons and resources
• Provide technical support to enhance delivery of the Art curriculum (Key Stages 3 and 4)
• Coordinate with the Senior Leadership Team (25% of duties)
• Oversee displays around the school
• Participate in extra-curricular activities of the department

Qualifications and qualities

• Are an excellent communicator
• Are flexible and adaptable
• Wish to support young people
• Are a team player

What we offer

• A highly committed, experienced and dedicated staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn

Oaklands is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked.

Further details and an application form can be found on our website at: https://www.oaklands.towerhamlets.sch.uk/Current-vacancies/

Please return a completed application form to [e-mail].

Please note, we do not accept CVs

Deadline for applications: 9am Friday 24th October 2025