Job Description

Permanent, Part-time, 4.5-7.5 hrs per week, Term Time only (flexibility on days/hours)

Starting in September 2025

Set in beautiful woodlands in the village of Sunninghill, near Ascot, The Marist School is a leading independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2 to 18.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Art Technician and Workshop Lead to support our specialised Art staff in delivering a broad, dynamic, and ambitious Art curriculum. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting lessons, maintaining materials and equipment, and will run two specialised clubs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day to day technical support within the Art Department, including preparation of materials, setting up equipment, and ensuring workspaces are safe and well-organised. Support the safe use and maintenance of specialist equipment, including the kiln and other workshop tools. Assist staff with the creation of teaching resources and provide technical input where appropriate during lessons. Curate and install displays of student work across the school, reflecting the creativity and diversity of pupils' artistic achievements. Run a lunchtime Scholars Art Club, aimed at extending and enriching the experience of the school's most talented and dedicated young artists. Lead a weekly after school or additional lunch time Art Club, open to all students, promoting creativity, enjoyment, and experimentation beyond the classroom.
The Marist School offers significant benefits to its employees, including allocated on-site parking, free meals, fitness facilities and school fee remission.

Application information is available from the school website: https://www.themarist.com/our-school/career-opportunities/ or contact us directly at The Marist School, Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7PS, Tel: 01344 624291.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 9am on Friday 25th July 2025.

Interview Date: Tuesday 05 August 2025

Applications will be considered as they arrive which may extend to interviewing candidates of interest before the closing date. Therefore, all candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible, because this opportunity may be withdrawn at any time.

Right to work:

Please note that it will not be possible for the School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

The Marist School 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 (DBS). All posts at The Marist are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ascot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Relevant qualification in Art, Design, or a related field
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025