Job Description

Job Title: Art Technician

Responsible to: Head of Art

Salary: 25,467.00 FTE 16,906.38 (Actual Salary)

Hours: 35 hours per week (8.30am to 4.30pm)

Working Weeks: 34 weeks per year (Term Time) plus 1 week to be worked during the summer holiday period

Start Date: September 2025

JOB PURPOSE

Pitsford School is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 - 18 years old. The school offers a very attractive working environment based in delightful rural parkland setting of some 30 acres close to Northampton centre.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The main responsibility is to provide support to teachers in the Art Department and to liaise with other staff in order to ensure the efficient running of the Departments day-to-day programme of varied timetabled lessons and extra-curricular activities.

Duties include supporting lesson delivery, possible delivering of some lessons as needed, the preparation of equipment required for lessons, ordering & collection of art materials, organisation of equipment storage and art supplies, ensuring equipment across the department works correctly, framing of pupil art, display of artwork around the school and exhibitions as required. It is envisaged that duties will be conducted on the basis of their given priority and with assistance from the Head of Art.

Within this context, the Art Technician will be a committed and professional member of the team in Pitsford School, enhance the excellent reputation of the Art department. They will be someone with a can-do attitude, drive, flair, a team-spirit and patience. Although preferred, the successful candidate need not hold an Art Degree though an interest and ability in Art and in practical skills is important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall direction of the Headmaster but line-managed by the Head of Art, the post holder's responsibilities are:

Supporting practical lessons when required Delivering some pre-planned lessons if required Display and rotation of Artwork around the School. Helping with Exhibitions and Art events Maintenance and upkeep of studio spaces and delegated equipment across the department Play a role in the extra-curricular life of the Department, practical assistance in contributing to off-timetable workshops, activities etc. Ordering of Art Materials, helping with their delivery, auditing such material. Assisting with practical help in the lead up to whole school exhibitions, moderation displays and with storage of pupil work Make a positive contribution to the Department, i.e. attending weekly departmental meetings and undertaking other mutual tasks (within reason) as delegated by the Head of Art and the Headmaster

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The role involves some evening and weekend work; for example, Open Days take place on Saturdays To work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time To attend any relevant training courses as identified and agreed To undertake such duties appropriate to the post as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Attributes

Education and Qualifications

Essential - Good level of education, to include at least Grade C or above in English and Maths

Desirable - Degree or Diploma in Art or an Art related field

Experience and Knowledge

Essential - Experience in Art, including a good knowledge of art materials and equipment

Essential - Understanding of relative order and tidiness in Art studios

Desirable - Experience of working within an Art department in a School environment

Ability and Skills

Essential - First rate interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate (visually, verbally and written) with clarity, empathy and enthusiasm

Essential - Hard working, resilient and proactive with a sense of humour

Essential - The ability to prioritise, multi-task and manage your own workload

Essential - Able to work with children, supervise and teach them effectively in groups and respond to individual needs

Essential - Good organisational skills and to be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own

Essential - Practical problem solving skills

Desirable - Good IT skills and familiar with relevant packages

Attributes

To be reliable and friendly, adaptable and flexible, have a positive approach with the aim to enable the Art Department to achieve its aims

To have empathy, care, understanding the importance of mindfulness, wellbeing and resilience

Health and safety

- The post holder should be committed to health and safety, and be willing to undertake training to enable the implementation of procedures for the welfare of pupils and staff

Safeguarding

- In addition to the normal pre-employment checks, the post holder will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check

Pitsford School operates a pension scheme which all non-teaching members of staff are eligible to join, both the school and member of staff contribute.

For further information about the School, please go to our website www.pitsfordschool.com

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16,906.38 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025