Art Technician

Art Technician

We are seeking a creative, organised and proactive Art Technician to provide practical support to the Art Department. The role involves assisting with all aspects of display work, including creating inspirational displays of pupils’ artwork, and preparing resources and materials for practical art lessons. The successful candidate will support teaching staff and pupils as required and will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Responsibilities also include organising stock and materials, maintaining safe, clean and tidy work areas. The Art Technician will be part of the wider school support team, contributing to staff duty rotas and supporting with the general day-to-day running of the school, including providing assistance in other areas when required.

Duties & Responsibilities: -

- Mounting general displays of Art and Design work in the department and throughout the school including labelling and explanatory presentations.

- Mounting final GCSE Art and design assessment exhibitions including labelling to comply with Eduqas requirements.

- Preparation and maintenance of specialist art resources including:
Preparation and care of paints including tempera, watercolour gouache and acrylics.
Preparation card for specific 3D construction projects.
Preparation of materials and inks for collagraphic and lino-cut printmaking processes.
Preparation of dyes, equipment and fabrics for batik and textile design
Storage and preparation of wire for projects.

Job Description

Storage of camera and preparation of resources for photoshoots.
Knowledge of ceramics, glazes and kiln operation.

Collection and organization of visual resources.

To assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, resources, experiments and teaching aids for classroom use as directed.

To tidy up and clean classroom or other relevant working areas, materials and equipment to ensure a safe working environment at all times.

To monitor and achieve the efficient organisation of the work and storage areas in the classroom and to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of these areas at all times. To report any concerns to the Head of Department.

To check delivery of resources and equipment, ensuring all resources are checked and stored safely and securely.

To organise and store the relevant materials, equipment and resources.

To undertake stock checks of materials and equipment, keep an accurate inventory and report stock levels to the Head of Department.

GENERAL DUTIES

Assisting with hospitality for visitors/events when required.

To support with general school administration/office duties when required.

To invigilate examinations if required.

To be aware of and comply with all School Protocols, Policies and procedures including Child Protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Appreciate and support the role of other staff and professionals.

Contribute to the school ethos, aims and the development/improvement plan.

Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

To undertake duties as part of the school’s duty system (including break lunch).

Any other duties appropriate to the post as determined by the Headteacher.

Note The job holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which are not specifically listed but are within the remit, responsibility, and accountability of the job.

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