Art Technician

Consilium Academies; Eccles; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent professional development

Trust-wide networks and collaboration

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Supportive and inclusive working env.

Opportunities to contribute to school

Job summary

Consilium Academies is seeking an Art Technician to support the Art department at Ellesmere Park High School in Eccles. You will prepare materials and equipment for lessons, maintain resources and displays, and provide technical support to staff and students.

Join a dedicated team to help create an engaging, well-resourced environment where creativity can flourish through ceramics, sculpture and exhibitions.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills for a busy art dept.
• Creative and enthusiastic about the arts with practical abilities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain specialist art materials and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting development.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team with safeguarding in mind.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain resources and displays in the art department.
• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Assist with practical and administrative duties.
• Support practical activities including ceramics, sculpture, displays and exhibitions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creative

Art materials management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you passionate about art, creativity and supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working in a practical, varied role where no two days are the same?, We are looking for an Art Technician to support the smooth and effective operation of our successful Art department. You will prepare materials and equipment for lessons, maintain resources and displays, provide technical support to staff and students, and assist with a range of practical and administrative duties. You will play an important role in creating an engaging and inspiring environment where creativity can flourish., This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in art and creative education to join a dedicated team and make a real difference to students' learning experiences. You will support practical activities including ceramics, sculpture, displays and exhibitions, whilst helping to ensure the department remains a stimulating and well-resourced environment for all learners.

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Is creative, practical and enthusiastic about the arts.
• Can prepare and maintain specialist art materials and equipment.
• Has strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their development.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  Ellesmere Park High School is a vibrant and inclusive school serving the Eccles and Monton communities. We are proud of our strong relationships, high aspirations and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, creatively and personally. As part of Consilium Academies we are dedicated to Excellence and Equality with Integrity, providing outstanding opportunities for both students and staff., Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education! Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and collaboration.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a school community where staff and students are valued and supported.