Art Technician – Secondary School – Waltham Forest

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A vibrant secondary school in the London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Art Technician to support its successful Art department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for creativity and excellent practical skills who enjoys working within a busy educational environment.

Working closely with the Head of Art and teaching staff, you will ensure practical lessons run smoothly by preparing materials, maintaining specialist equipment and supporting students as they develop their artistic skills. You will play an important role in helping the department continue to deliver an inspiring curriculum that encourages creativity, experimentation and artistic excellence.

This position would suit someone with experience in an Art department, creative studio or practical workshop who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting young people's creative development.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school that is committed to providing a broad, ambitious and inclusive education where creativity is celebrated alongside academic achievement. Students are encouraged to express themselves through a wide range of artistic opportunities while developing confidence, resilience and independent thinking.

The school has invested significantly in specialist creative facilities, ensuring students and staff benefit from inspiring teaching spaces equipped with high-quality resources. Staff enjoy supportive leadership, excellent professional development and a collaborative working culture where innovation is encouraged.

The Art department is highly regarded within the school and regularly showcases students' work through exhibitions, competitions and community projects.

Art Department

The Art department provides students with opportunities to explore drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media while developing technical skills and creative confidence. As Art Technician, you will provide practical support that enables teachers to deliver engaging lessons while maintaining a safe, organised and inspiring environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing equipment and materials for practical Art lessons.

• Maintaining specialist classrooms, studios and preparation areas.

• Ordering and monitoring stock of art materials.

• Preparing paints, clay, printing equipment and specialist resources.

• Maintaining kilns and other specialist equipment.

• Supporting teachers during practical activities where appropriate.

• Displaying student artwork throughout the school.

• Maintaining departmental inventory records.

• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

• Supporting GCSE and A-Level coursework exhibitions.

• Assisting with extracurricular Art clubs and enrichment activities.

• Helping create an organised and inspiring learning environment for students.

The successful candidate will join a creative department where teamwork, innovation and student achievement are highly valued.

Requirements

• Previous experience within an Art department or creative environment is desirable.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Good practical and creative abilities.

• Knowledge of a range of artistic materials and techniques.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Understanding of health and safety within practical classrooms.

• Positive and proactive approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Passion for supporting creative education.

Application

To apply for this Art Technician position, please send your CV as soon as possible.