Art Technician

Merchant Taylors' School; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK seeks an organised Art Technician to support the Art Department. Responsibilities include assisting with daily studio preparations, managing supplies, and providing technical support to students. The role offers 21 hours per week during term time and requires effective communication and collaboration with another technician. This position is crucial in maintaining a dynamic and successful art environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and disciplined individual.
• Ability to manage supplies and stock efficiently.
• Experience in practical art-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation of art studios.
• Support staff and students technically.
• Manage art supplies and storage.

Skills

Organisational skills

Practical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Merchant Taylors' School Art Department is an exciting and dynamic place to work - the department is extremely popular and successful. We require a highly organised and disciplined person to support ambitious practical works, manage the auxiliary aspects such as ordering and organisation of stock, preparation of facilities for daily use, assistance with displays, small-scale DIY tasks; preparing canvas and stretchers for painting and ensuring the efficient management of all tasks. The role would suit a range of practical skillsets, from recent graduates to practising artists. As a member of the non-teaching staff, the incumbent is accountable to the Bursar for the proper performance of duties. The Technician's day-to-day activities will be supervised by the Head of Department. This role is part of the job share arrangement and to ensure a smooth transition of support provided to the Art department across the working week, daily task allocation will be coordinated. The requirement for effective communication and planning as part of the weekly handover between both Art Technicians is essential. Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 08.30am - 4.30pm (21 hours per week) (flexible by arrangement) including 1-hour unpaid lunch Term time plus 3 weeks during school holidays. Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Daily assistance to staff as required - as far as possible this should be scheduled and agreed
• Support the preparation each studio for the day/activity as required
• Assist boys with technical assistance where appropriate/possible (e.g. glaze preparation/kiln preparation
• Preparation of canvas and grounds
• Management of Oil Paint and Turps supplies
• Readying of pallets & brushes
• Loading and unloading the kiln
• Maintain good working relationships with DET Department (access of laser cutters & 3D printers)
• Referral of ITC, electrical, mechanical breakdown etc, to the appropriate Dept, agreed with the Head of Department
• Readying equipment and materials as necessary in accordance with COSHH
• Library management
• Management of resource cupboards and stock rooms
• Restocking and reordering media and materials as necessary
• Supporting the Head of Department in budget management
• Dismantling 'previous' exhibitions
• Readying spaces for 'next' show
• Assist with School Exhibitions
• Upkeep and repair of displays

These are only a handful of the duties and responsibilities. For a full list and job specification please click the button below. Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Merchant Taylors' School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).