Art Technician

Art Technician

Start Date: ASAP

Disclosure Level: Enhanced

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break) = 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Salary: £16,255 to £19,204 per annum (dependant on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will work primarily with the Head of Art, Prep School, however this role also involves working with Senior School year groups under the direction of the Head of Art, Senior School and work across the School supporting with displays and promotion. In a typical week, this will comprise 25% of time working in the Senior School (including one full day) 5% Whole School display and 70% in the Prep School, however flexibility in the role is essential and the balance may vary ahead of key events, exams, etc.

The Art technician works with the Heads of Art and provides practical help, technical and administrative support services to the Department. Training will be given.

 •     Classroom support in lessons, working with small groups etc.

•     Photocopy and scan resources for use in the classroom and display.

•     Assist teachers in classroom organisation and stock.

•     Assisting in the processing of items through the kiln following Health and Safety guidance.

•     Mounting, framing, presenting Artwork and putting up displays of work for exam moderation, exhibitions etc.

•     Producing and putting up displays of work and other materials to aid with wider promotion and display across the School as requested by other departments.

•     Providing technical support to class teachers in the Lower Prep.

•     Setting up equipment, materials & resources used in practical lesson, including mixing darkroom chemicals, processing photographic images for screen printing and photocopying etc.

•     Helping to ensure the correct use of tools, machinery and equipment are available where needed, ensuring that Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.

•     Ensure all hazardous chemicals are locked away after use in line with Health & Safety regulations.

•     Setting up classroom for lessons. Cleaning & packing away equipment after use ensuring the Art Block is kept organised and tidy.

•     Manage & maintain stocks of consumable items and keep a record of budget spending.

•     Maintenance of equipment (such as sewing machines) within personal abilities and liaising with site staff in production of frames etc.

•     Liaise with the other Art Technician.

•     Book visiting artists workshops, print invoices for payment.

•     Other duties, as requested by department staff from time to time.

•     Generally to support and assist the Art staff in delivering a high standard of education to the pupils at Wellingborough School.

•     Liaise with external sources such as Universities and galleries etc. when required.

At times, it may be necessary to work beyond your normal hours in order to meet deadlines. Where this is necessary, any additional hours will be agreed with the HoD.

Revision of Job Description:

There will be a periodic review to ensure that the principal duties have remained as stated above or that any changes have been made in agreement with the incumbent.

The duties of the post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy changes in which case appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake this new/varied work.

Benefits

Working at Wellingborough School is hugely rewarding, albeit demanding and busy!   Wellingborough School is a nice place to work. The School community is welcoming; there is    mutual respect between pupils and staff; parents are engaged and supportive. These are some of the cultural reasons to want to work at Wellingborough School, but there are a range of other benefits.        

The School has recently reviewed its appraisal system so that all staff can benefit from  professional development, both internal and external. Staff input into INSET is encouraged, and the School is a member of the East Midlands Group of independent schools, which provides opportunities for collaboration and discussion. All new staff profit from an induction programme that is tailored to their individual needs. There is free onsite car parking and use of the School’s sports facilities. All staff have lunch and refreshments provided.

Northamptonshire and the surrounding area is a nice place to live, with a significant amount of countryside. Road links are excellent, enabling travel in all directions, and the area is served by two railway lines into London. St Pancras is only 45 minutes by train from Wellingborough, and Euston is under an hour from Northampton and Milton Keynes.

The Process

The application form should be returned together with a covering letter in which the applicant should explain what he/she can offer to the post. Applications by e-mail are welcome. CVs are not required. Please send them for the attention of Lulu Corrigan, HR Manager, to recruitment@wellingboroughschool.org by midday on 9th January 2023

Interviews will take place week commencing 9th January 2023

Safeguarding

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Person or to the Headmaster.