Art Technician

At Island School, we believe the arts play a vital role in helping young people develop creativity, confidence, curiosity and self-expression. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Art Technician to support this work and help create an environment where students can thrive as artists and makers.

The successful candidate will be an important member of our Art Department, and part of the wider Creative Arts Faculty, supporting both staff and students across a range of creative activities. From preparing specialist materials and maintaining inspiring studio spaces to supporting exhibitions and showcasing student work, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the artistic life of the school.

This is a term-time employment where staff will take leave without pay during school summer holidays (for around six weeks) as publicised in the annual ESF school calendar.

The closing date for applications is 12 June 2026 and interviews will be held during the week commencing 15 June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of setting up art rooms, preparing specialised materials ahead of scheduled sessions, and cleaning, resetting, and restocking studios between classes to maintain a functional learning environment. 

• Routinely assess studio needs, identify areas for improvement, anticipate equipment wear-and-tear, and handle minor repairs independently without needing direct supervision. 

• Manage and prioritise daily and weekly workflow to balance routine maintenance with unexpected, high-priority requests. 

• Monitor stock levels proactively and place orders before supplies run low to ensure uninterrupted teaching. 

• Source and purchase materials and equipment, ensuring strict adherence to school Procurement procedures. 

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Art Department and maintain highly accurate inventory records. 

• Actively assist teachers during classes with technical demonstrations and material distribution. 

• Manage the mounting, framing, and displaying of student artwork, as well as maintaining general artwork displays around the school campus. 

• Assist with annual GCSE/IB exhibitions, including photographing and digitally archiving student work. 

• Work collaboratively with the internal and external community on joint projects, school-wide events, and carry out any other duties as assigned by the line manager. 

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Art Technician or in a similar role within an educational institution is desirable

• Skills and experiences in stock control, tracking inventory, and sourcing materials cost-effectively. 

• Understanding of procurement processes, ordering, and budget adherence. 

• Being able to work with flexibility and capability of assessing needs and executing tasks independently without requiring constant direct supervision.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a heavy workflow, balancing routine daily tasks with unexpected, high-priority requests.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with school staff, support teachers during classes, and assist students.

• Excellent command of English.

• Confident ICT skills including word processing, Email, spreadsheets and Google Drive.