At a Glance
- Tasks: Support creativity by preparing materials and assisting in art lessons.
- Company: Vibrant secondary school in Durham that values the arts.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a creative educational setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a thriving Art Department and inspire young artists.
- Qualifications: Background in art, strong organisational skills, and a proactive attitude.
Location: Durham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Term Time Only
Salary: £95- £115
Are you passionate about supporting creativity in education? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to help young people bring their artistic ideas to life? If so, we would love to hear from you!
An secondary school in Durham is seeking a dedicated and organised Art Technician to join a dynamic Art Department starting September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant, forward-thinking school that values the arts and fosters creativity across all key stages.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare and maintain materials, equipment, and resources for art lessons
- Support teaching staff in delivering practical art sessions
- Manage and organise the art department's stock and storage systems
- Ensure a safe and clean working environment
- Assist with displays of student artwork around the school
- A background or strong interest in art and design
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A proactive, flexible, and positive approach
- Experience working in a school or creative environment (desirable)
- Confidence in handling art materials and tools safely
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to contribute to a thriving and highly respected Art Department
- An inspiring setting where the arts are valued and celebrated
Whether you're an experienced technician or an artist looking to support young learners, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a school that truly values creative education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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