Art and Design Technician

Main Duties

Purpose

• Regularly supporting teachers and students individually and in groups to learn new techniques, across KS3, GCSE and A level.
• General assistance to members of staff in the department across 5 subjects (Fine Art, 3D Design, Photography, Textiles & Graphics). This includes preparation of materials and equipment.
• Supporting the operation, maintenance and upkeep of the specialist equipment
• Ensuring workshops and other key areas are maintained and are compliant with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Supporting the promotion of the Art and Design department through the display and storage of student’s work.

Supporting the delivery of Art & Design Courses at KS3, 4 and A-Level:

• Provide individual and group support for students in all key stages to develop their skills at using a range of tools and equipment including workshop tools.
• Provide technical support for students in lessons and during the exam period as required by the class teacher including the use of workshop tools, photographic equipment and screen printing.
• Advise teaching colleagues on the safe and effective use of a range of equipment in the different settings.
• Take a lead role in ensuring all activities in the workshop and other potentially hazardous settings are safe and risk has been reduced.
• Prepare resources ordered by teachers to support the delivery of the curriculum, delivering these resources to lessons in a timely manner, including the use of hand tools, raw materials.
• Respond to student and staff requests for technical support seeking to resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Be responsible for the safe storage of work, including emptying the drying racks .
• Organise the distribution of purchased items from Parent Pay, such as sketchbooks and lino.

 Maintenance and Repair:

• Check stock levels and ordering, ensuring that classroom supplies are restocked as necessary and that equipment/ resources are available for lessons across all material areas within the assigned budgets per team.
• Maintain and repair workshop tools and equipment to required standards
• Workshop servicing including assisting in the maintenance of materials, stock, machinery and equipment required for demonstration and for practical work in all
• Help maintain tidiness in classrooms and work areas across the
• Assist with the maintenance and safe storing of equipment (for example sewing machines)

 Promoting Art and Design:

• Prepare, mount and display work around the department and school to showcase examples of student work.
• Assist with curating the Art Gallery space.
• Responsible for setting, hanging, maintaining and replacing the art gallery space
• Support with Open Evenings and Art events where possible.

Other

• Organise storage and collection of GCSE and A level

In addition to the permanent Art & Design Technician role, we are offering an opportunity for a suitable candidate to undertake enhanced responsibilities on a temporary basis, covering maternity leave from the start date with an expected end date of the end of July 2027. These additional duties include:

Accountabilities

1. Newsletter Coordination and Production

• Coordinate and produce the end of half-term/term whole-school newsletter, including:
  • Scheduling reminders via Insight
  • Liaising with staff to gather content
  • Editing and distributing the final publication
• Produce curriculum newsletters (7 per cycle, one per year group) using curriculum overviews from the website
• Compile and distribute the careers newsletter in collaboration with the Careers Advisor
• Produce pastoral newsletters on an ad hoc basis as directed by the Deputy Headteacher

2. Student Podcast

• Coordinate the half-termly student podcast, including:
• Organising student participants
• Preparing interview questions
• Recording and editing content
• Publishing the final podcast

3. Marketing and Promotional Materials

• Design and produce posters and promotional materials for school events, activities and social media content
• Produce promotional materials for school productions (e.g. posters and programmes)
• Update PR and communications content as required

4. Open Evening and Publications

• Coordinate and update the school prospectus for Open Evening, including:
• Liaising with SLT for content approval
• Editing and preparing materials for print
• Coordinating with external printers (Blue Moose)
• Support Open Evening preparation by:
• Creating and printing promotional materials
• Finalising the Headteacher’s presentation (including branding and imagery)
• Updating the “Welcome to School” document

5. Sixth Form Open Evening

• Update and produce Sixth Form prospectus/booklet in collaboration with Heads of Subject
• Liaising with SLT for content approval
• Editing and preparing materials for print
• Coordinating with external printers (Blue Moose)
• Create and update the locations leaflet
• Ensure subject presentations are current on the website

 Additional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure timely and high-quality communications
• Manage deadlines effectively, particularly around key school events
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the line manager

Skills and Experience Required

• Good general standard of education i.e. 5+ A-C GCSEs or equivalent
• Experience of administrative, marketing, or communications work
• Experience of producing written or digital content (e.g. newsletters, promotional materials)
• Experience of graphic design or use of design tools (e.g. Adobe)
• Experience of audio editing or media production
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Competence in IT, including Microsoft Office and/or design software
• Ability to edit and present information clearly and professionally
• Basic understanding of social media, marketing, or communications processes
• A commitment to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community.
• A willingness to undertake additional training, keep up-to-date with developments and changes in good practice
• Awareness and adherence to relevant health & safety regulations and a commitment to equality of opportunity
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record
• DBS Checked

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.