Art & Design Technician

Belmont School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant is expected to be committed to his or her responsibilities for safeguarding children.  Rigorous pre-appointment checks will be undertaken including telephone conversations with referees.

Belmont School is an independent day, flexi and weekly boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 to 16.  Situated close to the town of Dorking in the Surrey Hills, Belmont enjoys a 65-acre rural site enabling pupils to enjoy a vibrant, creative and wholesome school environment.  

The School comprises the Early Years (Pre-Reception and Reception), Prep School (Years 1 to 6) and Senior School (Year 7 upwards).  Classes rarely exceed 16 pupils in the Prep School and 20 in the Senior School.  The school day runs from 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday with weekly or flexible boarding available from Sunday evening to Friday evening.  

Candidates should visit the school’s website www.belmont-school.org

We are seeking an Art & Design Technician who will be responsible for providing assistance to the Art Department.  The successful candidate will be required to work from 8.00am to 4.45pm, with 45 minutes lunch break. The hours to be worked are term time only plus 1 induction day, 4 annual Inset days and 10 further days to be working during the school holidays by arrangement. Training will be provided where necessary but the successful candidate is likely to have the skills necessary to support and to work in conjunction with the Head of Department to meet the responsibilities below:

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND KEY TASKS

• Maintain, store and prepare resources to support lessons, workshops and demonstrations undertaken by the department.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual department budget bid, maintaining records of spending throughout the year in conjunction with the Head of Art and Design. Use of Edexcel spreadsheets.

• Audit, source, research costs and request equipment, materials and products to maintain stock levels.

• Ensure and promote the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment through contributing to health and safety procedures, information and resources in conjunction with the Head of Art and Design. 

• Engage in the safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances.

• Attend department and whole-school meetings as required, courses and reading publications as required.

• Display a rotation of artwork around the school. 

• Assist in Art & Design lessons as required during practical sessions, including support with individual pupils.

• Contribute to the School’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and populate resources and maintain online year group galleries.

• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the department, including practical assistance in contributing to workshop events, exhibitions, stage design and set painting etc.

• Undertake other mutual tasks (within reason) as delegated by the Head of Art & Design.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A person who is suitable to work with children and young people.

• Good time management.

• High level organisation skills.

• Creative problem solver.

• Skills in photography or print would be an advantage.

• Graduate status would be an advantage.

• A flexible and proactive work ethic and a positive attitude.

• Punctual, well- motivated and with self-organisational skills and attributes.

• Commitment to continued professional and personal development. 

• Professional credibility & commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity. 

SALARY

• £20,457 full time (5 days per week) or part time (4 days per week) pro rata.   

• Free meals, refreshments and free parking are also available on site.

• Working arrangements may be flexible.  

HOW TO APPLY

• Applicants are asked both to complete the School’s own application form (within this pack) and to enclose a handwritten letter of application addressed to the Headmistress. CVs will not be accepted.

• The completed application form and letter should be scanned and sent by email to schooloffice@belmont-school.org.

• The referees of short-listed candidates will be telephoned prior to interview and will also be required to complete a written reference.

• The successful candidate must be able to satisfy the School’s health requirements and a confidential medical declaration is required.   

• The successful candidate will be required to complete a disclosure application form from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• Proof of the candidate’s identity and suitability to work in the UK will be required in hard copy on the day of interview.

• Factors which are not taken into account in the selection procedure include the applicant's skin colour race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religious faith, area of residence or socio-economic group.  Our desire is to encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds as possible.  

• It is envisaged that the successful candidate will begin their contract on 1st September 2022.

Applications should be received by 1st July 2022 and interviews will be held soon after. 

For further details contact: schooloffice@belmont-school.org Tel: 01306 730852 x 113