art technician – independent secondary school – York

art technician independent secondary school York

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This well-established independent 1118 secondary school in York is known for its outstanding creative curriculum exceptional pastoral care and consistently high academic outcomes. The school has a rich artistic tradition with many students pursuing Art Photography and Textiles at GCSE and A Level. The learning environment is calm inclusive and supportive with excellent behaviour and a strong culture of creativity and self-expression.

The Art Department is one of the schools most vibrant and dynamic areas benefiting from spacious studios specialist materials digital resources kiln facilities and well-equipped workspaces that allow students to explore a wide range of media. Staff within the department work collaboratively sharing best practice supporting one another and fostering a culture where experimentation curiosity and artistic ambition are central to daily practice.

The Role

The school is seeking a knowledgeable practical and highly organised Art Technician to support the smooth operation of the Art Department. This is a hands-on role that requires a passion for the arts strong organisational skills and the ability to work safely and confidently with specialist equipment and materials.

As an Art Technician you will support teachers in preparing resources setting up workspaces maintaining equipment and ensuring that lessons run efficiently. You will also support students during practical sessions helping them use tools and materials appropriately. This role is suited to someone with experience working in artistic environmentssuch as studios college art rooms or creative workshopsor someone with strong practical/technical skills and a passion for the subject.

You will play a vital part in maintaining the high standards of the department contributing to exhibitions supporting GCSE/A Level projects and ensuring that all creative spaces are safe organised and inspiring for students.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing materials equipment and resources for practical art lessons
Supporting teachers during lessons with demonstrations setup and supervision
Maintaining studios storage rooms and equipment ensuring all materials are safe and well organised
Managing stocks of art supplies and ensuring effective ordering systems
Supporting kiln usage printmaking processes photography equipment and textile resources (training provided if required)
Assisting with the display of student artwork throughout the school
Supporting GCSE and A Level students with practical processes and portfolio preparation
Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed including COSHH compliance
Providing technical support for exhibitions showcases and coursework deadlines
Contributing to the creative culture of the department by maintaining high standards of presentation and organisation

Person Specification

Experience in an Art Department or creative/studio-based environment (desirable)
Strong practical skills across a range of artistic materials and tools
Good organisation time management and ability to prioritise tasks
Knowledge of health and safety protocols within practical environments
Ability to support students and staff with technical processes
Creative adaptable and committed to supporting high-quality Art education
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.