Job Description

We are looking for someone to provide proactive and efficient technician support to the Head of Art in order to ensure a smooth running Art department.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Stock and Administrative Tasks

  • Order of equipment and supplies for the department at most cost effective rates
  • Source new products for the department as required
  • Organisation of departmental storage
  • Check expenditure with Bursary account statements on a regular basis
  • Liaise with parents/pupils about the collection of all old GCSE and A Level artwork
  • Carry out regular stocktakes of equipment and supplies
  • Support the department in the organisation of school trips

Displays

  • Frame and mount artwork for display in the department and around the whole school
  • Work with maintenance staff to erect the exam panels
  • Help display GCSE and A Level artwork on exam panels in line with examination board requirements
  • Source appropriate competitions and exhibition space in the community and prepare for those
  • Help create a virtual gallery of the students` work on the school website

Staff and student support

  • Preparation of materials in classrooms prior to lessons and clearing up afterwards
  • Photocopy and scan resources for use in the classroom and display
  • Support the department with the processing of items through the kiln

Health and Safety

  • Ensure compliance with the School’s Health & Safety procedures in the use of art materials and equipment.
  • Maintain the risk assessment for technician duties and review on an annual basis

Equipment

  • Ensure Art & Design equipment and tools are serviceable and clean
  • Arrange the servicing of equipment as necessary
  • Organise annual kiln service
  • Any other duties as specified by the Head of Art and Design

Terms & Conditions of employment

  • Part-time (21 hours per week) – work days to be agreed
  • Work during term time, for 37 weeks per academic year
  • Salary paid over 12 months is £11,702

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date of 31st July. Completed application forms should be emailed to our HR Manager, Mr G Miles at hr@burgesshillgirls.com.