Art Technician

Philips High School; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips High School is seeking a proactive Art Technician to provide practical support to the Art Department. The role involves creating inspirational displays of pupils’ artwork, preparing resources for lessons and supporting staff and pupils to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Responsibilities include organizing stock, maintaining safe work areas, and assisting in other duties within the school as required. A strong eye for detail and safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Assisting with practical art lessons and displays.
• Organising stock, resources and materials.
• Ensuring safe, tidy work areas.
• Supporting staff and pupils as required.
• Commitment to school policies and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Mounting general displays of Art work throughout the school.
• Mounting GCSE Art and design exhibition displays with correct labelling.
• Preparation and care of paints including tempera, watercolour gouache and acrylics.
• Preparation of materials for 3D construction projects.
• Preparation of materials for collagraphic and lino-cut printmaking processes.
• Storage and preparation of wires, fabrics and dyes for art projects.
• Storage of camera and preparation of resources for photoshoots.
• To tidy up and clean classroom or working areas to ensure a safe environment.
• To monitor and organise materials and resources, reporting concerns as required.
• To undertake duties as part of the school’s duty system.

Job description

Art Technician

We are seeking a creative, organised and proactive Art Technician to provide practical support to the Art Department. The role involves assisting with all aspects of display work, including creating inspirational displays of pupils’ artwork, and preparing resources and materials for practical art lessons. The successful candidate will support teaching staff and pupils as required and will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Responsibilities also include organising stock and materials, maintaining safe, clean and tidy work areas. The Art Technician will be part of the wider school support team, contributing to staff duty rotas and supporting with the general day-to-day running of the school, including providing assistance in other areas when required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• - Mounting general displays of Art and Design work in the department and throughout the school including labelling and explanatory presentations.
• - Mounting final GCSE Art and design assessment exhibitions including labelling to comply with Eduqas requirements.

Preparation and maintenance of specialist art resources including:

• Preparation and care of paints including tempera, watercolour gouache and acrylics.
• Preparation card for specific 3D construction projects.
• Preparation of materials and inks for collagraphic and lino-cut printmaking processes.
• Preparation of dyes, equipment and fabrics for batik and textile design
• Storage and preparation of wire for projects.

Job Description

• - Storage of camera and preparation of resources for photoshoots.
• - Knowledge of ceramics, glazes and kiln operation.
• - Collection and organization of visual resources.
• - To assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, resources, experiments and teaching aids for classroom use as directed.
• - To tidy up and clean classroom or other relevant working areas, materials and equipment to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• - To monitor and achieve the efficient organisation of the work and storage areas in the classroom and to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of these areas at all times. To report any concerns to the Head of Department.
• - To check delivery of resources and equipment, ensuring all resources are checked and stored safely and securely.
• - To organise and store the relevant materials, equipment and resources.
• - To undertake stock checks of materials and equipment, keep an accurate inventory and report stock levels to the Head of Department.

GENERAL DUTIES

• - Assisting with hospitality for visitors/events when required.
• - To support with general school administration/office duties when required.
• - To invigilate examinations if required.
• - To be aware of and comply with all School Protocols, Policies and procedures including Child Protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• - Appreciate and support the role of other staff and professionals.
• - Contribute to the school ethos, aims and the development/improvement plan.
• - Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• - To undertake duties as part of the school’s duty system (including break lunch).
• - Any other duties appropriate to the post as determined by the Headteacher.

Note The job holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which are not specifically listed but are within the remit, responsibility, and accountability of the job.

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