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Senior Art Technician, Epsom College

  •  London
  •  Â£20k-25k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes May 16, 2025
  •  NA
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Job Summary

Epsom College is seeking a Senior Art Technician to join the team.

Job Description

Epsom College, a vibrant independent co-educational day and boarding school on the edge of Epsom Downs, is looking to recruit a full time Senior Art Technician to assist with the preparation of classes, materials and equipment within the Art school.

The successful candidate will ideally come from an artistic background and will have a real passion for the subject. You will have a hands-on approach supporting the departmental staff with all aspects of art and lesson preparation as well as general assistance and supervising the Assistant Art Technician. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and a proactive can-do approach.

The College offers a competitive salary, pension membership with life assurance cover, along with a generous benefits package including school fee discount, private healthcare plan, free meals and refreshments, training and development opportunities, free sports centre membership, family friendly policies and other lifestyle benefits.

The School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

For further details and application pack go to https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/vacancies/senior-art-technician/ - Senior Art Technician | Epsom College

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check will be required. Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

Job Requirements

Essential

  • A keen interest in art and art materials;
  • Educated to Art GCSE or higher;
  • Demonstrate evidence of strong communications skills;
  • Evidence of strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently, with a highly proactive, flexible and positive approach to all duties and responsibilities;
  • Supervision skills and able to motivate, guide and mentor Art Technician.
  • Evidence of a good working knowledge of IT software;
  • Provide evidence of team working skills;
  • An understanding and appreciation of safeguarding within a school environment and health and safety procedures;
  • High level emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and an enabling attitude;
  • Demonstrate a professional attitude and represent the values of the school.

Desirable

  • A higher-level qualification in Art (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Fine Art), Textiles or Ceramics;
  • Experience of working in an academic environment;
  • Experience/knowledge of working i

Job Responsibilities

  • To work under the direction of the Head of Art to support all members of the Art School, (drawing and painting, photography, ceramics, 3D, printmaking and textiles), in practical preparation for classes, undertaking all reasonable tasks as requested.
  • Supervising Assistant Art Technician and offering guidance, support and direction.
  • Liaising with Art staff and setting up of lesson materials and assisting staff as required.
  • To operate, load, and unload the department's Kilns.
  • To prepare and stretch canvases and screens for screen-printing.
  • Maintain inventory and stock records.
  • Stocking art studios and tidying away daily.
  • To ensure all equipment and tools are stored securely after use
  • To mount and display work in the Art School and around the College.
  • To take responsibility for the overall management of Art School resources, auditing them and ordering materials, equipment and stationery as necessary.
  • Collecting materials from local suppliers from time to time.

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How to Apply

Please visit the Epsom College website to apply

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