Art Technician

e-Fotografija; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an Art Technician to create an inspiring learning environment for boys at Harrow School. The successful candidate will assist pupils with their art projects, maintain studio spaces, and contribute to the school's vibrant arts culture, fostering both creativity and safety in artistic endeavors.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free parking

Automatic enrolment in the Schools pension scheme

Use of sports facilities

Subsidised club memberships

Qualifications

• Broad general knowledge of various art techniques and trends.
• Experience in maintaining equipment and supplies safely.
• Ability to inspire and support pupils in their art projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe learning environment and assist pupils with art materials.
• Maintain equipment and stock, ensuring health and safety standards.
• Support extra-curricular clubs with practical guidance.

Skills

Keen interest in art

Excellent organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Contract Summary

Contract length: Permanent, 37weeks per year, term time onlyplus four weeks in the holidays

Working hours: 08.30 - 16.30 Monday to Fridaywith a half hour lunch break

Salary: Please contact the recruitment team for salary information.

The role: The Art Technician is responsible for providing a safe and inspiring learning environment for the pupils. You will be on hand to advise and assist pupils, prepare materials and maintain equipment whilst ensuring resources for lessons are laid out and made available. Any afternoon work will involve helping in our extra-curricular clubs advising and giving practical guidance whilst ensuring a safe working environment. For more information please review the job description attached as a separate document to this advertisement.

The skills: You will have a keen interest in art, with a broad general knowledge of a range of art techniques and trends.You will use your creativity and expertise to inspire and support the boys classroom and project work. Your excellent organisation skills and eye for detail will enable you to maintain stock, ensure careful use of chemicals and machinery, and maintain high health and safety standards. Your approachability and good interpersonal skills will help you build strong professional relationships with staff and pupils.

The Benefits Include

free lunch

free parking

automatic enrolment in the Schools pension scheme

use of the Schools sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.

subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.

The environment:Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835boys study at Harrow and live in the Schools 12 boarding houses.The Art and Design Schools comprise six large studio spaces with specialist areas for painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, stone-carving, photography, laser-cutting, foundry, welding, engraving, woodwork and 3D printing, as well as several Apple Mac digital media suites. Many Harrovians use our facilities on a regular basis: artists preparing for examinations are joined by those who like to work for personal pleasure, as well as Beaks who make time to continue their practice.

Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service, and?it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.