Art and Design Technician

The Role: 

Croydon High School has an exciting opportunity for an innovative Art and 3D Design Technician to join its well-resourced art department, assisting teaching staff in the practical delivery of the curriculum. 

In this part time role, you will be responsible for preparing equipment, the day-to-day maintenance of machinery, managing stock levels and supervising pupil activity. 

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to work autonomously as well as part of a team, and will be able to communicate appropriately and effectively with students. You will possess previous experience in an Art Technician role/3D Design Technician role, as well as experience of working with a range of Art/3D Design materials and techniques. 

Your practical knowledge will include the use of sewing machines and clay kilns. Experience of using photography dark room equipment and digital imagery will be advantageous.

Why Croydon High School?

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who work, teach and learn here. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for qualifications 
• Generous pension schemes 
• Free life assurance benefit 
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans, travel season ticket loans 
• A Cycle to Work scheme 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is noon, Monday 29 April 2024. 

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.