Art Technician

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive secondary school in Greater London is seeking an organised Art Technician to support their Art Faculty. This part-time position starts in September 2025 and involves maintaining equipment, supporting teaching staff, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Art or a related field and be passionate about education and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Organised and practical individual needed to support Art Faculty with various tasks.
• Experience working with equipment and maintaining learning environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Art & Design Faculty as directed by Head of Art.
• Maintain all Art equipment and manage stock records.
• Organise and store equipment according to regulations.

Education

Art degree or specialist qualification

Job description

Outstanding Secondary School in Barnet seeks an organised and practical Art graduate or Art specialist to work as an Art Technician, starting in September 2025 on a permanent part-time basis.

• Permanent contract, starting September 2025

The school’s vision, 'Learning today: Leading tomorrow', underpins their commitment to a diverse and vibrant community.

They aim to be:

• An inspirational, inclusive learning school with high expectations, enabling all students to achieve their personal best.
• A community and family-centred school that works in partnership with parents to support and prepare students for future challenges.
• A safe, happy environment that values the natural environment and meets diverse educational, social, physical, and emotional needs.
• A reflective and responsive school promoting strong leadership with active involvement from students and staff.
• Encouraging students to develop a wide range of skills and interests, working cooperatively and considerately within the learning community.

The school provides a broad curriculum to help pupils achieve their best, build confidence, and become thoughtful, active members of society. They believe that close school-home partnerships are essential for success.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Art & Design Faculty as directed by the Head of Art.
• Meeting practical needs of teaching staff according to school schemes of learning.
• Working with a team of Art Technicians.
• Maintaining all Art equipment.
• Stocktaking and managing resource levels.
• Organising the Art resource room for accessibility and usability.
• Staying current with subject knowledge and attending relevant training.
• Supporting school activities such as open days.
• Briefing staff on new equipment or ideas during faculty meetings.
• Disposing of waste materials safely.
• Adhering to health and safety protocols regarding hazardous materials.
• Managing stock records, placing orders, and ensuring expenditure compliance.
• Identifying equipment needs and participating in procurement.
• Organising and storing equipment according to regulations.
• Contributing to the development of the faculty’s facilities.
• Maintaining and repairing apparatus and equipment.
• Ensuring facilities meet teaching and safety standards.
• Preparing and setting up apparatus for practical classes and demonstrations.
• Cleaning up after use and modifying apparatus as needed.
• Supporting practical examinations and assessments.
• Maintaining safety and security standards.
• Performing other duties as requested by the Head of Art.