Art Technician

Art Technician - Term Time + 2 Weeks Location: Haberdashers' Girls' School Hours: 37.5 per week, Term Time (35 weeks) + 2 additional weeks Do you have an eye for detail, a love of art, and the practical skills to support a thriving creative department? We are looking for a dedicated Art Technician to play a central role in supporting the delivery of outstanding art education at Haberdashers' Girls' School. This is a hands-on, highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. From preparing materials for exciting student projects to maintaining equipment and showcasing pupils' work across the school, your contributions will be vital in helping young artists express themselves and flourish. What you'll do:

• Support the Art Department by preparing and clearing materials and equipment for lessons
• Provide in-class assistance during practical sessions
• Help with clay recycling, kiln firing, screen coating, and maintenance of art equipment
• Organise stock and supplies, place orders, and manage inventory records
• Ensure workspaces are clean, safe, and inspiring
• Mount and display artwork across the school, including helping set up our annual art exhibition
• Liaise with other departments and external providers to support creative events and exhibitions
• Play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong practical skills, good organisational instincts, and a genuine enthusiasm for art and creativity. You don't need to be an artist-but you do need to love working in a creative environment and enjoy supporting young people. Who you are:
• Reliable, adaptable, and happy to work independently or as part of a busy team
• Confident using and maintaining art materials and equipment (training provided where needed)
• Methodical and safety-conscious, with strong organisational skills
• Someone who takes pride in creating a clean, well-stocked and inspiring studio environment
• Comfortable handling a range of materials, from ceramics to textiles to digital resources
• Warm, approachable and proactive-always ready to lend a hand
In return, we offer:
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible. Haberdashers' Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.


• Reliable, adaptable, and happy to work independently or as part of a busy team
• Confident using and maintaining art materials and equipment (training provided where needed)
• Methodical and safety-conscious, with strong organisational skills
• Someone who takes pride in creating a clean, well-stocked and inspiring studio environment
• Comfortable handling a range of materials, from ceramics to textiles to digital resources
• Warm, approachable and proactive-always ready to lend a hand
  
  In return, we offer:
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible. Haberdashers' Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.