Art Technician (Part-Time)

Ark Schools; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the City of Westminster seeks an Art Technician to support teaching and learning in a well-equipped art department. The role involves assisting teachers, maintaining studio space, and managing administrative tasks while promoting equality and welfare of all students. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject and a passion for teaching. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, CPD sessions, and access to employee rewards.

Benefits

Weekly CPD sessions

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree or professional experience in a relevant subject.
• A passion for learning and developing your practice.
• Commitment to safeguarding all students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering the art curriculum.
• Maintain department's studio and manage equipment.
• Organise systems and manage administrative tasks.
• Support equality of opportunity and student welfare.

Skills

Support teaching and learning

Maintain independent studio space

Organise systems and manage records

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Education

Degree or professional experience in a relevant subject

Job description

About the Role

Our Art Department is a well‑equipped, popular subject area offering a range of specialisms. The appointed Art Technician will support teaching and learning, enhance inclusivity, ensure health & safety compliance and provide practical classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering the art curriculum and support pupils’ individual learning needs.
• Maintain the department’s independent studio space and manage equipment, supplies and safety procedures.
• Organise systems, keep records and manage administrative tasks in an efficient, creative capacity.
• Support the department’s commitment to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional experience in a relevant subject.
• A passion for learning and developing your practice through regular CPD and feedback.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and safeguarding of all students.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
• Dedicated line‑management meetings.
• Encouragement to develop ideas and projects within the department and beyond.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – savings from over 3,000 retailers.
• Interest‑free loans up to £5,000 for season ticket or bicycle.
• Employee Assistance Programme: free, confidential counselling, legal advice and other support.

Legal & EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. This position requires an enhanced DBS check and disclosure of any unspent convictions or cautions. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment.