Education SupportDesign Technology

Design Technology/Art Technician

Job description

The Role

The Design Technology/Art Technician will provide high-quality technical and practical support across the Art and Design Technology departments, helping to ensure that teaching spaces, workshops, equipment and resources are safe, well organised and fully prepared for effective teaching and learning.

The post holder will work closely with teaching staff to prepare materials, equipment and practical resources, demonstrate techniques, support students during practical activities and maintain high standards of health and safety across specialist teaching and preparation areas.

The role will require a practical, resourceful and flexible individual who is able to work across both curriculum areas and who is committed to supporting excellent outcomes for all students.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact info@arkelvinacademy.org.

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 5% badge in Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

Twice as many training days as standard.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

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About this school

Ark Elvin Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Outstanding

Pupils: 1,305
Avg teacher salary: £52,223
Pupil:teacher ratio: 15.1:1
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.