Design Technology/Art Technician

Ark Elvin Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Elvin Academy in London seeks a Design Technology/Art Technician to provide practical and technical support across the Art and Design Technology departments. You will help prepare materials, equipment and resources, demonstrate techniques, and assist students during practical activities, while upholding high health and safety standards.

The role suits a practical, resourceful and flexible individual who can work across curriculum areas and contribute to excellent student outcomes in a busy

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical and practical support across Art and Design Technology; ensure spaces and equipment are safe and well organised.
• Work with teaching staff to prepare materials, equipment and practical resources; demonstrate techniques and support students.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across specialist teaching and preparation areas.

Job description

The Role

The Design Technology/Art Technician will provide high-quality technical and practical support across the Art and Design Technology departments, helping to ensure that teaching spaces, workshops, equipment and resources are safe, well organised and fully prepared for effective teaching and learning.

The post holder will work closely with teaching staff to prepare materials, equipment and practical resources, demonstrate techniques, support students during practical activities and maintain high standards of health and safety across specialist teaching and preparation areas.

The role will require a practical, resourceful and flexible individual who is able to work across both curriculum areas and who is committed to supporting excellent outcomes for all students.

We're proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 5% badge in Employee Line Managementin the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).