At a Glance
- Tasks: Support art and ceramics classes, providing technical advice and assistance to teachers and students.
- Company: Framingham Earl High School, a top-rated school in Norfolk with a nurturing ethos.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic educational setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and inspire creativity in students while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in art or education, strong organisational skills, and a love for art and design.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 28142 £ per year.
Location: Framingham Earl High School, Norwich NR14 7QP
Salary: SCP7 A GBP 26,403 : SCP11 A GBP 28,142 FTE per annum. Salary Pro Rata; A GBP 9,203 : A GBP 9,983
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time Plus 1 Week, 15 hours per week
Framingham Earl High School has over 100 staff dedicated to providing a World Class education locally. The school prides itself in delivering education through strong academic lessons and a nurturing ethos which encapsulates a wide range of community and co-curricular links. The school's most recent Ofsted was in October 2022 and the School received Good. Our exam results in 2025 once again put us among the top schools in Norfolk; we continue to be popular and oversubscribed. Framingham Earl High School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET), an expanding Trust with 13 Primary and 9 Secondary Schools.
The Role
Responsible to the Director of Subject for ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient service is provided, giving technical advice and assistance in the classroom and assisting teaching staff with learning activities. This is a rare opportunity for somebody who is pro-active, flexible and multi-skilled to contribute to the success of student learning. Previous experience of working with young people, or in an educational environment, would be an advantage. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Framingham Earl is an ambitious school that OFSTED graded as good, with highly committed teachers and associate staff; and students who are encouraged to be good citizens, independent learners and who are increasingly involved in shaping the direction of the School.
Person Specification
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The Professional Competencies Expected Of An Art Technician Are
- Have a genuine and keen interest in art and design;
- Possess a high degree of organisational ability;
- Resourcefulness and the ability to act on initiative;
- Have access to a car and have a full driving license.
The qualifications and previous experience required for an Art Technician are:
- A good level of literacy and numeracy;
- Experience of working either in an art studio environment or in a successful art department;
- Good knowledge of ceramics studio processes (including, but not limited to, clay reclaim processes, kiln firing, glazing);
- Computer literate: able to use Microsoft and online platforms for design and administrative purposes.
Application Closing Date will be: Thursday 13th August 2026
Interview date to be confirmed: Tuesday 18th August 2026
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