Art Technician

St Peter's Catholic School; Guildford; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Guildford Spectrum access

Staff benefits and discounts

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic School in Guildford is seeking a proactive Art Technician to join the Art Department. The role is part-time (15–20 hours per week, term time) and involves managing workshops, equipment, and material orders, with occasional in-lesson support for student practical work.

We offer a Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of staff benefits. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, well-organised and capable of prioritising a varied workload.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various art styles and techniques.
• Basic IT skills.
• Confident, organised, pro-active and able to work with young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain art department workshops and equipment.
• Manage orders and prepare materials.
• Be present in lessons to support students' practical work.

Skills

Art knowledge

Workshop management

Organisational skills

Student support

Job description

If you are interested in the position but would like further information before applying, please contact Michelle Gallagher, Recruitment Coordinator.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Art Technician, ideally with a knowledge of various art styles and techniques, along with basic IT skills. A confident, organised, pro-active individual who enjoys working with young people and can prioritise their time and workload, whilst having to deal with unexpected interruptions., If you are passionate about Art and want to really make a difference to the lives of young people, then St Peter's could be the school for you. In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), the Xavier Catholic Education Trust will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. £9,276 to £13,243 Permanent St Peter's Catholic School St Peter's is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Art Technician to join our friendly team, working 15 to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time. St Peter's is a renowned successful school and Sixth Form in Guildford. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as a technician to the Art Department. This individual will be required to manage and maintain our workshops and equipment as well as managing orders and preparing materials. They will also be required on staff request to be present in lessons to support students' practical work. About St Peter's: St Peter's Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking. Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent. We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider.

• We have three, very experienced members of staff within the art department, each with different skill sets. We are friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate about our subject. We support each other, sharing ideas and resources, working in a highly effective and collaborative way.
• We were recognised by Ofsted in May 2024 as an outstanding department.
• Following the EDUQAS specification, we currently offer GCSE Art and Design at Key stage 4 and Fine Art at Key Stage 5.
• Our schemes of work are fast and encourage students to make rapid progress, each year building their skill repertoire.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team.
• A varied workload with the necessary training and development to work effectively.
• Some flexibility on start and finish times.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with 'Mylifestyle', our employee benefits hub.
• All staff benefit from free access to Guildford Spectrum, sports Centre. Including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.