Art Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Trust networks access

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Supportive and inclusive working环境

Contribution to school community

Job summary

Ellesmere Park High School in Manchester is seeking an Art Technician to support the Art department. The role involves preparing materials and equipment for lessons, maintaining resources and displays, and providing technical and administrative support to staff and students.

You will assist with ceramics, sculpture and exhibitions, helping to keep the department well resourced and stimulating for all learners. DBS checks apply; starts January 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Creative, practical and enthusiastic about the arts.
• Ability to prepare and maintain specialist art materials and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and managing competing priorities.
• Spoken English to the standard the fluency duty requires.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain resources and displays.
• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Assist with a range of practical and administrative duties.
• Support practical activities including ceramics, sculpture and exhibitions.
• Help keep the department stimulating and well resourced for all learners.
• Help create an engaging, inspiring environment where creativity can flourish.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creative & practical

Art material prep

Attention to detail

English fluency

Job description

Art Technician post in the Art department at Ellesmere Park High School, one of the Consilium Academies schools. The work centres on readying materials and equipment for lessons, keeping resources and displays in order, and supporting staff and students with practical and administrative tasks. It is hands‑on support for ceramics, sculpture and exhibitions, in a role where the day changes from one to the next. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons
• Maintain resources and displays
• Provide technical support to staff and students
• Assist with a range of practical and administrative duties
• Support practical activities including ceramics, sculpture, displays and exhibitions
• Help keep the department stimulating and well resourced for all learners
• Help create an engaging, inspiring environment where creativity can flourish

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Creative, practical and enthusiastic about the arts
• Ability to prepare and maintain specialist art materials and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and managing competing priorities
• Spoken English to the standard the fluency duty requires

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable

Other

• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their development
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Shares the commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Access to Trust-wide networks and collaboration
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Vivup staff benefits platform
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a school community where staff and students are valued and supported