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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Art Technician employer: OAK Academy GmbH
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