Art Technician

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Art Technician for a well-established secondary school in East London. The role involves supporting teaching staff, preparing materials, and maintaining equipment in a vibrant arts department. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and thrive in a busy school environment. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including professional development courses.

Benefits

Free, accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or training in art or education.
• Ability to maintain art materials and equipment.
• Comfortable working in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise, and maintain art materials and equipment.
• Support teachers during practical lessons.
• Help maintain a safe and engaging working environment.
• Assist with displays, exhibitions, and classroom organisation.
• Provide general administrative support to the department.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Adaptable

Interest in the arts

Education

Relevant degree/training

Job description

Art Technician

Permanent Full-Time

Location: East London (E13 area)

Salary: 25,501 - 25,865 per annum (actual)

Additional Benefit: First Aid Allowance

Prospero Teaching is proud to be supporting a well-established secondary school in East London in their search for a dedicated Art Technician to join their vibrant Art Department.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching staff, preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a creative environment, can manage a varied workload, and is eager to learn new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organise, and maintain art materials, tools, and equipment
• Support teachers during practical lessons
• Help maintain a safe and engaging working environment
• Assist with displays, exhibitions, and classroom organisation
• Provide general administrative support to the department

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a relevant degree/training
• Be organised, proactive, and adaptable
• Have an interest in the arts or experience in a similar technical/support role
• Be comfortable working in a busy school environment

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team