Art Technician (Part-Time)

Ark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a part-time Art Technician to enhance the teaching of arts. The role involves supporting students and staff, ensuring safety compliance, and contributing to departmental initiatives. Applicants should have a degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with a commitment to equality and safeguarding. This position offers valuable career development opportunities and a fixed-term contract until December 2026 with salary based on Ark Support Payscale.

Benefits

Weekly CPD sessions

Generous pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free loans available

Qualifications

• A degree or professional experience in a relevant subject.
• A passion to learn and develop their practice through CPD and feedback.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and safeguarding of all students.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the teaching and learning experience of pupils.
• Drive inclusivity in the arts throughout the school.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Degree or professional experience in a relevant subject

Passion to learn and develop their practice

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Experience with safeguarding and welfare of students

Job description

About The Role

Art Technician – Reports to: Head of Creative & Performing Arts. Start date: February 2026. Working hours: Part-time – 9 hours a week, term-time only. Contract: Fixed-term – ending 31 December 2026. Salary: Ark Support Payscale, Grade 2, Point 2 (£28,622) – subject to pro-rata. Closing date: Friday, 9 January 2026.

Our Art Department is an extremely successful, well‑equipped department offering students a broad spectrum of specialisms including Fine Art, Sculpture, Photography, Printing and Textiles. Art is a very popular subject and is an integral part of the curriculum throughout the school.

With the increasing popularity of the subject at A Level, the Sixth Form has an independent studio space. The appointed Art Technician will receive training if required. The position is suitable for a practising artist or creative person with artistic knowledge. Duties include helping to support and enhance the teaching and learning experience of pupils, supporting the department to drive inclusivity in the arts school‑wide and nationally, supporting trips, and ensuring compliance with health and safety.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, adaptable, able to work in both administrative and creative capacities, organise systems, keep records, and offer practical classroom support.

The ideal candidate will have

• A degree or professional experience in a relevant subject


• A passion to learn and develop their practice through CPD and feedback


• A commitment to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and welfare of all students


• Enhanced DBS check

Benefits

• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard


• Dedicated line management meetings


• Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond


• Generous pension scheme


• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers


• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle


• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support

About Us

At Ark Bolingbroke Academy, we are a courageous, compassionate community – empowering excellence. We are a value‑led organisation, bold in every aspect of our school life.

Our talented teaching and support staff insist on high educational standards everyday, reflected in our excellent results, with over 80% of students achieving a top‑third university or top 100 apprenticeship.

We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. Learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments.

Safeguarding Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, Ark follows a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you, depending on the nature and timing of the offence(s). Ark’s safer recruitment process can be read more.