Art Technician – Join a Creative & Supportive School Near Manchester!

• Art Technician required for a full-time school-based role

• Creative and well-resourced secondary school near Manchester

• Support a thriving Art & Design department

• Excellent opportunity for a practical and creative individual

• Work alongside experienced Art and Photography teachers

A highly regarded secondary school near Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Art Technician to join its successful Art & Design department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical art design photography or creative industry experience who enjoys working in a busy educational environment.

The successful Art Technician will provide essential technical and practical support to teachers and students helping to prepare lessons organise materials maintain specialist equipment and ensure art spaces are safe clean and ready for learning.

You will work across a variety of artistic disciplines and may have the opportunity to support projects involving drawing painting sculpture photography printmaking textiles and mixed media.

• Popular and successful secondary school

• Creative and enthusiastic Art & Design department

• Excellent specialist art studios and resources

• Strong emphasis on creativity and independent learning

• Supportive teaching and leadership team

• Positive student behaviour and an inclusive environment

• Opportunities to contribute to exhibitions and displays

• Good facilities and well-maintained creative spaces

• Accessible location near Thetford

The school is committed to providing students with opportunities to explore their creativity and develop practical artistic skills. The Art department regularly showcases student work through exhibitions displays and wider school events.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the smooth running of the department by ensuring teachers and students have access to the materials equipment and resources required for high-quality practical work.

• Previous experience in an art design photography or creative environment desirable

• Practical knowledge of art materials processes and techniques

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to prepare and maintain art resources and equipment

• Awareness of health and safety requirements

• Creative and enthusiastic approach to supporting young people

• Relevant Art Design Photography or creative qualification desirable

• Right to work in the UK

This is an exciting opportunity for an Art Technician to join a welcoming and creative school environment near Manchester. If you have practical creative experience and would like to work within education please send your CV as soon as possible.