Art Technician

Berkhamsted School; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkhamsted School is seeking a proactive Art Technician to support the Art and Design Department across two campuses. You will prepare materials for lessons, maintain studios and equipment, and assist with ceramics and kiln operations, exhibitions and displays.

The role requires keen interest in Art and Design, excellent organisational and communication skills, and flexibility to manage a wide range of tasks. Experience in a school setting is desirable.

Qualifications

• Interest in Art and Design.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Desirable experience in a school or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for lessons and exhibitions.
• Maintain ceramics studios and kilns and other equipment.
• Support ceramics and kiln operations.
• Manage stock levels for the Art Department.
• Assist with exhibitions and displays.
• Liaise with teaching staff to ensure a well-resourced learning environment.

Skills

Art & Design interest

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Ceramics kilns

Studio equipment

Stock management systems

Job description

Art Technician

Berkhamsted School are seeking a proactive and organised Art Technician to support the smooth running of our thriving Art and Design Department across two campuses.

Part of this varied role involves preparing materials for lessons, maintaining specialist equipment and studios, supporting ceramics and kiln operations, managing stock levels, and assisting with exhibitions and displays. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure an inspiring and well-resourced learning environment for our pupils.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in Art and Design, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the flexibility to manage a wide range of tasks. Previous experience in a school or educational setting is desirable.

Hours of work:

35 hours per week, term-time only.

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm (including a one-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30am to 5:30pm (including a one-hour unpaid lunch break)

Please note, interviews for this position will be held on Friday 25th September.