Art Technician – Secondary School – Wirral

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A creative and ambitious secondary school on the Wirral is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Art Technician to support its successful Art department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent practical skills who enjoys working within a creative environment while helping students produce high-quality artwork across a wide range of disciplines.

Working closely with the Head of Art and teaching staff, you will prepare materials, maintain specialist equipment and ensure practical lessons run efficiently. You will play an important role in supporting creative teaching while helping maintain an organised, inspiring and safe learning environment for students.

This role would suit someone with previous experience in an Art department, workshop or creative setting who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting young people's artistic development.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school that believes creativity is an essential part of every student's education. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum where artistic expression is celebrated alongside academic success, enabling students to develop confidence, imagination and technical ability.

The leadership team is committed to investing in specialist facilities, staff development and student enrichment. Teachers and support staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging learning experiences that inspire students both inside and outside the classroom.

The Art department is a vibrant part of school life, with regular exhibitions, competitions and enrichment activities showcasing students' creativity throughout the year.

Art Department

The Art department provides students with opportunities to develop skills across drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and mixed media. As Art Technician, you will ensure practical lessons are fully prepared while maintaining high standards across the department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials and equipment for Art lessons.

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

• Maintaining studios, preparation rooms and storage areas.

• Ordering and monitoring departmental stock.

• Maintaining specialist equipment and tools.

• Supporting teachers during practical lessons where appropriate.

• Displaying students' artwork around the school.

• Preparing resources for GCSE and A-Level coursework.

• Supporting exhibitions and creative enrichment events.

• Maintaining health and safety procedures within practical classrooms.

• Keeping departmental inventories accurate and up to date.

• Helping create an organised, creative and inspiring learning environment.

The successful candidate will become an important member of the Art department, helping students and teachers make the most of the school's excellent creative facilities.

Requirements

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

• Good practical and creative skills.

• Excellent organisational abilities.

• Knowledge of a wide 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 creativity and the arts.

Application

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