Art & Photography Technician

Greenford High School, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £15,799.00 Annually (Actual) Grade4 Point7 Term time only plus 2 days - 3 days a week

Art & Photography Technician job summary

Job Description

Responsible to: The Art & Photography Technician will work under the supervision of the Head of Art. The technician will be expected to carry out the following duties within the department:

Job purpose: To be responsible for managing, maintaining and deployment of the art and photography resources. To work collaboratively on the whole school display and to contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of materials/resources (incl clay) as directed and clearing away equipment. This entails the use of machines and equipment.

• Assist teaching staff with demonstration lessons and practicals.

• Organise and display students’ work.

• Prepare and help deliver school exhibitions and awards evenings,

• Oversight of specialised teaching areas, stores and / or preparation rooms & arrangements for maintenance and repair services to equipment and working surfaces.

• Assist in the maintenance of safety standards in the departments.

• Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of systems, procedures and policies as required.

• Provide support to students to achieve learning goals.

• Provide technical support for students and staff with camera equipment and photography coursework.

• Work with students individually or in small groups

• Supervising students between 3pm and 4pm to enable coursework to be completed.

• Supporting the photography of whole school events and projects.

• Provide structured support, particularly with GCSE and A-Level lessons.

• Maintenance of stock and breakage records, catalogues and user manuals.

• Manage and record the loaning of photographic equipment to students and staff

• Ordering, receiving, and accounting for new materials, resources and equipment.

• Photograph students work for examination prep and other submissions.

• To ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

• The post holder is expected to be able to adapt his / her work to address the specific needs of the students.

• Run an art club at lunch time or after school

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• A good education to GCSE level or equivalent to include English and Maths. (essential)

• Photography packages i.e. photoshop. (essential)

• Higher level education / qualification (desirable)

Professional Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in a school environment (essential).

• Experience of face-to-face communication with young people (essential)

• Knowledge of art equipment, including risk assessments.

• Knowledge of clay work and using the kiln.

• Knowledge of the implications for working in a multicultural environment (essential)

• Knowledge and understanding of issues related to equal opportunities and their implications for schools (essential)

Professional Skills

• Ability to liaise with teaching staff and work in co-operation with colleagues (essential).

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (essential)

• Ability to successfully encourage students to the highest standards of individual achievement (essential)

• Ability with word processing, spreadsheets and navigating the internet (essential)

• Ability to work calmly, carefully, and efficiently under pressure (essential).

• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with students and staff (essential).

Educational Commitment

• Commitment to the welfare of every child and to the school’s child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Willingness to learn.

• Commitment to the promotion of positive images and equality of opportunity for all students, irrespective of gender, sexuality, disability, or ethnicity.

• Commitment to the school’s aims, Mission Statement and Code of Conduct.

• An understanding of e-safety and a willingness to deal with any issues that may arise.

• Commitment to the achievement of quality in education through Continuous Professional Development.

• Commitment to providing a supportive environment for the students, particularly for those with special educational needs.

• Commitment to using the VLE/ICT for the benefit of students’ learning.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Greenford High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1976 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greenford High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenford-high-school

GHS is a large, multi-cultural, mixed gender, non-selective High School based in Southall, Ealing. We have a large Post-16 centre of over 500 students and our own "school within a school": I-Block, a "stepping stone" for Yrs. 7 & 8. Over the last decade we have consistently been in the top 5% of schools for student progress.

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