Art Technician

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent school organization is seeking a part-time Art Technician for 25 hours a week, paying £17,250 per annum. You will assist in maintaining art facilities, support lesson preparations, and contribute to student exhibitions. Ideal candidates will have an A Level or equivalent in an Art-related subject and familiarity with Adobe software. Applications close on October 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must show initiative and be reliable.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Experience with Adobe software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the art rooms and preparation rooms.
• Assist teaching staff in lesson preparation.
• Organize glazes and assist with the kiln.
• Provide classroom assistance when necessary.
• Assist with the setup of exhibitions.
• Support GCSE and A-Level photoshoots.

Skills

Interest in Art and Design

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

Art related qualification at A Level or equivalent

Tools

Adobe software

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

ART TECHNICIAN £17,250 per annum REQUIRED FOR November/December 2025

ART TECHNICIAN

£17,250 per annum

REQUIRED FOR November/December 2025

The successful candidate will possess a keen interest in Art and Design. They will show initiative and be well organised. They will be reliable and a good communicator, possessing a willingness to learn. An Art related qualification at A Level or equivalent and experience of Adobe software would be advantageous.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the art rooms, stockrooms and preparation rooms in a clean, tidy and orderly fashion
• Assisting teaching staff in the preparation and set up of equipment and materials for lessons
• Organising glazes, preparing clay sessions and assisting with packing and firing the kiln
• Providing assistance in the classroom when necessary
• Assisting with the setup of all exhibitions
• Supporting GCSE and A-Level photoshoots in the art studio

This is a part-time appointment based on 25 hours per week during term time. The specific hours of work will be agreed annually according to the needs and requirements of the whole school timetable. These hours will include two late finishes (5.45pm) per week.

Please complete the online application form selecting Art Technician from the drop-down menu.

https://www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk/recruitmentapplicationform/

A short letter of application addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs Danuta Staunton should be included with your application form. Closing date: Friday 31 October 2025. Interviews will take place during w/c 3 November and 10 November.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. Interested applicants are advised to submit their application as early as possible to avoid missing your opportunity to apply. Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

St Mary’s School Ascot is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and social media checks.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU