Art Technician - Southwark

Empowering Learning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning are seeking an Art Technician to join a secondary school in Southwark from October 2026, supporting the Art Department through to the end of the academic year. The role involves preparing materials, assisting teachers during practical lessons, and maintaining art spaces.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Art/Design environments, preferably in a school setting, with hands-on skills and reliability to work with secondary students.

Qualifications

• Experienced in an Art, Design or creative environment.
• Ideally experienced working in a school or educational setting.
• Confident using a range of art materials and equipment.
• Organised with ability to manage several tasks at once.
• Practical and hands-on with good eye for detail.
• Comfortable working with secondary school students.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, equipment and resources for Art lessons
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons
• Setting up and clearing away classrooms and workshops
• Maintaining and organising art equipment and materials
• Helping students use equipment safely and appropriately
• Keeping art rooms clean, tidy and well organised
• Supporting with displays and student artwork
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials when required
• Carrying out basic maintenance and preparation of materials
• Providing general support to the Art Department when needed

Skills

Art/Design environment

School/educational setting

Art materials & equipment handling

Team collaboration

Job description

Art Technician - Southwark

Southwark, South London

Start: October 2026 End: July 2027

Full-time Long-term

Empowering Learning are currently looking for an Art Technician to join a secondary school in Southwark from October, supporting the Art Department through to the end of the academic year.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Art, Design, Art & Textiles or a similar creative subject who enjoys working in a school environment and supporting both teachers and students.

The Role

As an Art Technician, you will work closely with the Art Department to make sure lessons run smoothly and students have access to the equipment and materials they need.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, equipment and resources for Art lessons
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons
• Setting up and clearing away classrooms and workshops
• Maintaining and organising art equipment and materials
• Helping students use equipment safely and appropriately
• Keeping art rooms clean, tidy and well organised
• Supporting with displays and student artwork
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials when required
• Carrying out basic maintenance and preparation of materials
• Providing general support to the Art Department when needed

About You

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an Art, Design or creative environment
• Ideally experienced working in a school or educational setting
• Confident using a range of art materials and equipment
• Organised and able to manage several tasks at once
• Practical and hands-on with a good eye for detail
• Comfortable working with secondary school students
• Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team
• Available to commit from October 2026 until the end of the academic year

Previous experience as an Art Technician, Art Teaching Assistant, Art Graduate or within a creative/art-based role would be considered.

If you're looking for a long-term school-based role and have a genuine interest in Art, we'd like to hear from you.