Art Technician

Carshalton High School for Girls; St Helier; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in St Helier is seeking a part-time Art Technician to support the Art Department. The role involves managing supplies and preparing materials while assisting teachers. A key requirement is strong organisational skills and familiarity with health and safety protocols. This position offers a friendly working environment and the opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Two-week October half term holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Free tea/coffee/milk

Staff events at the end of each term

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Health & Wellbeing Plan membership

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplies and preparing materials for art.
• Ability to support teachers effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage art department supplies and materials.
• Assist teachers in the classroom setting.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy with Microsoft experience

Appreciation of health and safety

Aspirational educational vision

Job description

Overview

The Art Technician plays a vital role supporting our Art Department, managing supplies, preparing materials and assisting teachers. This is a part-time role working 15 hours a week during term time: working from 8.30am, days to include Mondays and possibly working over three days. Actual hours will be discussed with successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Have strong organisational skills
• be IT literate with experience of Microsoft
• Have an appreciation of health and safety relevant to working in this environment
• Aspiring to an educational vision
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff

Benefits

• Benefits including pension scheme, a two week October half term holiday, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room, staff events at the end of each term, eligibility for a Blue Light Card and Health & Wellbeing Plan membership

Location and start dates

The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey.

Application dates

Key Application Dates
Shortlisting date: Thursday 9 October
Interview date: w/c 13 October
Start Date: as soon as possible
Early applications are welcomed and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Our commitment to safeguarding

The Girls\' Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)