Art Technician

Preston School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Preston School is seeking an inspiring and proactive Art Technician to join the Art and Photography Department in a part-time, permanent role. 18.5 hours per week during term time, with a salary stated as Actual £10,990 - £11,342 (FTE £12,792 - £13,202).

The role requires supporting students in Art, Fine Art and Photography and contributing to a positive learning environment. The school has strong student outcomes and offers professional development, safeguarding commitment, and a welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in Art, Fine Art or Photography.
• Experience in a school environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Art, Fine Art and Photography sessions and activities.
• Support students during practical work and demonstrations.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

Art support

Student support

Job description

* Art TechnicianFast Apply# Art TechnicianEmployerLocation: Yeovil, Somerset (Remote working)Contract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Actual £10,990 - £11,342 (FTE £12,792 - £13,202)Posted: 29th September 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 29th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1576698Job Reference: Art Tech Sept 2026Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1576698* Share :Accountable to: Subject Leader of ArtContract Type: 18.5 hours per week - Permanent. Term Time Only.Start Date: TBCSalary: Actual £10,990 - £11,342 (FTE £12,792 - £13,202)We are seeking an inspirational and proactive Art Technician to join our growing Art and Photography Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset - both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8.Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition - For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teaching Assistant who wholeheartedly shares this vision.Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.What We Are Looking For:An inspirational and proactive Art TechnicianThe ability to support students in Art, Fine Art and PhotographyWhat We Offer:A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic yearClear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentionsA focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planningStrong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staffA Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platformSafeguarding Statement:Preston School and the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Preston SchoolPart of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership