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 Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent