Art Technician | Secondary School | Kingston

Position: Art Technician
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

A well-established secondary school in Kingston is seeking to appoint an Art Technician to join its Creative Arts department. This is a full-time role within a supportive and creative school environment that values practical artistic work organisation and high-quality teaching support.

The Art department plays a key role in supporting teaching and learning across a range of creative disciplines ensuring practical lessons studios and resources are well prepared and safely maintained.

You will support the Art department by preparing materials maintaining equipment and ensuring studio spaces are fully set up for practical lessons.

The role involves working closely with teaching staff to support creative projects exhibitions coursework preparation and student practical work across Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.

You will also assist with stock control display preparation and maintaining a safe clean and organised creative environment.

• Prepare art materials and equipment for practical lessons

• Set up and clear down art studios and classrooms

• Maintain tools materials and specialist equipment

• Support teachers during practical lessons where required

• Assist with displays exhibitions and student artwork presentation

• Manage stock control and order resources when necessary

• Ensure safe use of equipment and compliance with health and safety

• Support the smooth running of the Art department

This secondary school in Kingston provides a supportive and inclusive environment where creativity expression and academic achievement are strongly encouraged.

The Creative Arts department benefits from strong leadership well-resourced studios and a collaborative culture focused on student success and innovation.

Staff work closely together to ensure engaging and inspiring creative learning experiences for all students.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in an art creative or technical environment (school experience desirable)

• Strong organisational and practical skills

• Interest in visual arts and creative processes

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Good attention to detail and time management skills

Desirable

• Experience as an Art Technician in a school or college

• Knowledge of art materials tools or studio equipment

• First aid or health and safety awareness

Wayman Education is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years experience within the education field. Weve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable teaching agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

If you are interested in this Art Technician role in Kingston please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.