Art Technician

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Art Technology Technician to join our team at the Oak Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Art Department, ensuring our students have access to safe, engaging, and creative learning experiences.

As our Art Technology Technician, you will:

• Provide technical and administrative support to teachers in the Art Department.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for lessons, ensuring a safe and creative learning environment.
• Support teachers during practical lessons, demonstrations, and activities.
• Maintain and carry out basic repairs to equipment, liaising with contractors when necessary.
• Organise and manage resources, including stock control, ordering, and record-keeping.
• Support with administration, such as printing, displays, and photographing student work.
• Handle, store, and dispose of art materials safely, following health and safety procedures (including COSHH).

We are seeking someone who is:

• Practical, organised, and proactive.
• Able to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and colleagues.
• Knowledgeable about safe use of art equipment, tools, and materials (training will be provided if needed).
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the department.

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.



Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Debbie Powell, HR Academy Lead at debbie.powell@oa.weareauthentic.education

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