Art Technician

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ipswich is seeking a part-time Art Technician to provide practical support to the art department. You will assist with materials preparation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring safe art spaces. Candidates with experience in an art environment will be preferred, though this is not essential. Training for kiln operation will be provided, and the position is required from January 2026 with a salary ranging from £14,508 to £16,211 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an Art-based environment is an advantage.
• Understanding of ceramics and operating a kiln desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to the art department.
• Help prepare materials and maintain equipment.
• Ensure that art spaces are safe, organised, and inspiring.

Job description

Job Description

• Address: Kesgrave High School, Kesgrave, Suffolk IP5 2PB
• Salary: £25,185 - £28,142 pro rata (£14,508 - £16,211 per annum)
• Hours: Part Time. 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026
• Reference: 7912

We are seeking to appoint an Art Technician from January 2026. This position requires the provision of practical support to the art department. The art department is a small and committed team with painting, printmaking, photography, textiles and 3D subject specialists.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will help prepare materials, maintain equipment, and ensure that art spaces are safe, organised, and inspiring for students. Your contribution will enable students to fully engage with the curriculum and explore their creativity.

You will have good organisational and interpersonal skills; those with experience of working in an Art-based environment will have an advantage, although this is not essential. An understanding of ceramics and operating a kiln would be desirable but training will be provided. You will be required to act as a first aider within this area of the school.

The post is needed throughout the school week and we are open to a candidate who wishes to work 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year. Discussion as to the nature of working hours will be explored at interview.

How To Apply

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01473 612317 or emailing: [e-mail]

To find out more, please visit our website (Kesgrave High School)

Closing date: 9 am, 5 November 2025.

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