Art Technician - Southwark in London
Posted by Empowering Learning
Southwark, South London
Start: October 2026 | End: July 2027
Full-time | Long-term
Empowering Learning are currently looking for an Art Technician to join a secondary school in Southwark from October, supporting the Art Department through to the end of the academic year.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Art, Design, Art & Textiles or a similar creative subject who enjoys working in a school environment and supporting both teachers and students.
The Role
As an Art Technician, you will work closely with the Art Department to make sure lessons run smoothly and students have access to the equipment and materials they need.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing materials, equipment and resources for Art lessons
- Supporting teachers during practical lessons
- Setting up and clearing away classrooms and workshops
- Maintaining and organising art equipment and materials
- Helping students use equipment safely and appropriately
- Keeping art rooms clean, tidy and well organised
- Supporting with displays and student artwork
- Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials when required
- Carrying out basic maintenance and preparation of materials
- Providing general support to the Art Department when needed
About You
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in an Art, Design or creative environment
- Ideally experienced working in a school or educational setting
- Confident using a range of art materials and equipment
- Organised and able to manage several tasks at once
- Practical and hands-on with a good eye for detail
- Comfortable working with secondary school students
- Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team
- Available to commit from October 2026 until the end of the academic year
Previous experience as an Art Technician, Art Teaching Assistant, Art Graduate or within a creative/art-based role would be considered.
If you're looking for a long-term school-based role and have a genuine interest in Art, we'd like to hear from you.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.