Art Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team environment

Professional development

Contribute to Art Department

Inspiring arts setting

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Durham is seeking a dedicated Art Technician to support the Art Department and help bring student creativity to life. The role is term-time and starts September 2026.

You'll prepare materials, assist with practical sessions, manage stock, ensure safety, and help display artwork. Salary £95-£115 per day; opportunities for professional development in a vibrant school environment.

Qualifications

• A background or strong interest in art and design.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach.
• Experience working in a school or creative environment (desirable).
• Confidence in handling art materials and tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain materials, equipment, and resources for art lessons.
• Support teaching staff in delivering practical art sessions.
• Manage and organise the art department's stock and storage systems.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment.
• Assist with displays of student artwork around the school.

Skills

Art & design

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive & flexible

Art materials handling

Job description

Job description

Job role: Art Technician
Location: Durham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Term Time Only
Salary: £95- £115
Are you passionate about supporting creativity in education? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to help young people bring their artistic ideas to life? If so, we would love to hear from you!
An secondary school in Durham areseeking a dedicated and organised Art Technician to join a dynamic Art Department starting September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant, forward-thinking school that values the arts and fosters creativity across all key stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain materials, equipment, and resources for art lessons


• Support teaching staff in delivering practical art sessions


• Manage and organise the art department's stock and storage systems


• Ensure a safe and clean working environment


• Assist with displays of student artwork around the school

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A background or strong interest in art and design


• Excellent organisational and communication skills


• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach


• Experience working in a school or creative environment (desirable)


• Confidence in handling art materials and tools safely

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment


• Opportunities for professional development


• The chance to contribute to a thriving and highly respected Art Department


• An inspiring setting where the arts are valued and celebrated

Whether you're an experienced technician or an artist looking to support young learners, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a school that truly values creative education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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