Art Technician

Denbigh High School; Luton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD opportunities

Refer a friend

Generous pension

Employee assistance

Employee of the month

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Denbigh High School in Luton is seeking an Art Technician to support high-quality art delivery. You will assist with practical demonstrations, set up and clear studio spaces, and help manage resources. A background in art is preferred, and experience with Photoshop is welcome.

The role involves using MIS systems to track budgets and stock, and it requires strong communication and safeguarding awareness. Hours are 32.5 per week during 39 weeks per year, with a starting salary around £19,774 per

Qualifications

• Experience in education setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills are required.
• Proactive, flexible candidate with care for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practical demonstrations and art activities.
• Set up and clean up studio equipment and materials before/after lessons.
• Use MIS systems to track budgets, expenditures and stock levels.

Skills

Good communication

Behaviour management

Flexibility/enthusiasm

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Denbigh is a thriving and happy learning community where expectations and standards are very high. Driven by our core value statement, ‘high achievement for all is our shared responsibility’, we are completely committed to inspiring and supporting our students so that they seek excellence in all aspects of school life - regardless of their ability or background.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as an Art Technician to support the delivery of a high-quality art curriculum.

We are seeking a proactive candidate, preferably with an art background, who will assist with practical demonstrations, is confident using Adobe Photoshop and will safely set up/clean up studio equipment and materials before and after lessons.

Beyond classroom support, candidates will be required to use schools MIS systems, track departmental budgeting and expenditures and monitor stock levels.

Experience of working in an education setting or with children would be an advantage but not essential.

The successful candidate will have good behaviour management skills, be flexible, enthusiastic and have outstanding communication skills.

Location: Luton

Contract type: Term time plus 5 training days.

Hours of work: 32.5hrs per week / 39 weeks per year working 08:30-15:30

Starting salary: £19,774pa

Interviews: will take place shortly after the closing date

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you. Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

For further information, please contact our Teaching & Learning Leader of Art, Anna Barke, on [e-mail]

Visit our website: www.denbighhigh.co.uk or follow us on Twitter: @DenbighHigh

We thank you for your interest in this role.