Art Technician – Secondary School – Swindon

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established Secondary School in Swindon is seeking a creative, organised and enthusiastic Art Technician to join its successful Creative Arts department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the arts who enjoys supporting practical learning and helping students develop their creativity in a well-equipped and inspiring environment.

Working closely with the Head of Art and teaching staff, you will play an important role in preparing resources, maintaining specialist equipment and ensuring lessons run smoothly. The successful candidate will help create an organised, safe and engaging environment where students can experiment confidently with a wide range of artistic techniques and materials.

School Information

This is a well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School that is committed to delivering an ambitious and creative curriculum. Students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and resilience while achieving high academic standards.

The school has invested heavily in its specialist Art facilities, including dedicated studios, ceramics areas, printing equipment and digital design resources. Staff work collaboratively within a supportive culture where professional development and wellbeing are genuine priorities.

Students regularly participate in exhibitions, competitions and enrichment activities that celebrate creativity both within the school and the wider community.

Art Department

The Art Department is a vibrant and collaborative team that encourages creativity through a broad curriculum covering drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials and equipment for practical Art lessons.

• Maintaining Art studios and preparation areas.

• Ordering and monitoring departmental stock.

• Preparing specialist equipment for demonstrations.

• Supporting teachers during practical lessons where appropriate.

• Mounting and displaying students' artwork around the school.

• Assisting with GCSE and A-Level coursework preparation.

• Supporting exhibitions and open evenings.

• Maintaining departmental inventories.

• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

• Cleaning specialist equipment and workspaces.

• Supporting extracurricular Art clubs and enrichment activities.

• Preparing clay, paints and printing materials.

• Organising storage areas efficiently.

• Assisting with departmental administration when required.

Requirements

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

• Good practical artistic skills.

• Excellent organisational abilities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Knowledge of health and safety within practical classrooms.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Positive and proactive attitude.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.

Application

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