Art Technician

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Art Technician to support the Art Department. This role involves providing teaching support, preparing resources, and assisting students during practical tasks. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative approaches in the Art and Photography curriculum. Salary is £18,092 per annum.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work program

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Ability to support art and photography lessons.
• Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teaching staff in art/photography lessons.
• Prepare all resources for each lesson.
• Assist students during practical tasks.

Skills

Support to teaching staff

Preparation of resources

Assistance during practical tasks

Job description

Overview

Working Pattern: Term time plus 5 days (40 weeks)

Hours: 30 hours per week, 8.30am-3.00pm Monday – Friday

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £18,092 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Role

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Art Technician within the Art Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join the department and be part of making innovative approaches to the development of the Art and Photography curriculum.

Your duties will include:-

• Providing support to teaching staff in art/photography lessons
• Preparing all resources for each lesson
• Assisting students during practical tasks

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.

About The St Leonards Academy

The St Leonards Academy

At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.

The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.

With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.

Visit us: The St Leonards Academy

Employee benefits

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some “Time for You” to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack

To arrange an informal discussion or if you would like to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Gail Sidders, Academy Admin Manager on 01424 448740 or email [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates

Closing date: 5 October 2025
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: 3 November 2025

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