Art Technician
Chorlton High School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SL16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Once all pre employment checks are complete
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): This is a permanent part time post working 2 days/14 hours per week 8am-3.30pm, working days to be agreed, term time only plus three weeks.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 Grade 3
Actual salary
- £9,109 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Art Technician to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.
This is a permanent part time post working 2 days/14 hours per week 8am-3.30pm, working days to be agreed, term time only plus three weeks. The pro rata starting salary is £9,109 per annum, full-time equivalent is £25,185 Grade 3.
We’re looking for:We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Art Technicianto join our creative team on a part-time basis. Working under the direction of teaching and senior staff, the successful candidate will provide high-quality technical support to the Art department, helping to create an inspiring, safe, and well-resourced learning environment for our students.
This role plays a key part in supporting students to become creative, confident, and successful learners, while contributing positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.
Main purpose of the job:
To work collaboratively with teaching and associate staff to support students in becoming creative, happy, and successful learners. Under the direction of senior staff, the postholder will provide technical support within the Art department, including the preparation, maintenance, and safe use of resources and equipment, making a positive contribution to the effective delivery of the curriculum and the wider work of the school.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher and provide appropriate feedback on progress and achievement where required.
- Prepare, maintain, and organise art rooms to ensure a purposeful, orderly, and productive working environment.
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and safe use of specialist art equipment, tools, and materials.
- Provide practical support to teaching staff by responding efficiently to requests and maintaining accurate records, data, and information.
- Promote positive behaviour and ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of pupils at all times.
- Monitor, manage, and catalogue stock within an agreed budget, including undertaking audits as required.
- Carry out routine maintenance, safety checks, and minor repairs to specialist equipment, arranging external repairs when necessary.
- Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials and support demonstrations or structured learning activities under appropriate supervision.
- Keep up to date with developments in art materials, technology, and equipment, supporting staff in evaluating new resources and equipment.
- Comply with all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting concerns appropriately.
- Support equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team, attend meetings and training, and contribute positively to the ethos and aims of the school.
- Provide technical support beyond lesson time, including extracurricular activities, and offer short-term cover or assist with exam invigilation where appropriate.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.How to Apply
Please follow the online application process to be considered, interviews will take place in person week commencing 2nd February.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aidin every school
- Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
Chorlton High School
Chorlton High School (CHS) is a diverse and innovative secondary academy committed to providing outstanding education. We are a mixed, multi-cultural, and multi-faith community with strong links to local primary schools, sixth form providers, further education colleges, and businesses.
Our students thrive on an exciting learning journey underpinned by academic rigour and creative flair. Driven by our core values, our dedicated staff ensure creativity, happiness, and success are central to every student’s experience. We aim to develop:
- SUCCESSFUL learnerswith foundations for lifelong success.
- CREATIVE learnerswho are imaginative risk-takers.
- HAPPY learnerswhose confidence comes from within.
CHS is recognised locally and nationally for educational excellence. Our ambitious and cutting-edge practices provide exemplary learning opportunities.
Our Ofsted reports (2011, 2016, 2021) highlight many ‘Outstanding’ features and our focus on nurturing and inspiring students;
‘Pupils enjoy coming to school because it is a caring and supportive environment where they flourish.’
‘Leaders and teachers collaborate across the Prospere Learning Trust to bring about purposeful, evidence-based change.' Ofsted 2021
Visit our website to learn more:Chorlton High School.
Job Application Information
Please apply through JobTrain: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1040&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=dfe
CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.
Further information about the job
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
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About Chorlton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1529 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chorlton High School website
- Email address
- jobs@prospere.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 527 7953
Chorlton High School is a rapidly developing, diverse and innovative academy with an excellent academic record. We are a mixed, multi-cultural and multi-faith school catering for students aged 11-16 and are proud to be at the heart of our local community with strong, effective links with local Primary Schools, Sixth Form providers, Further Education colleges and local businesses. Our Ofsted reports (2011, 2016, 2021) highlight many ‘Outstanding’ features along with the school’s resolute focus on nurturing, supporting and inspiring all of its students.
Chorlton High School is a special place. We strive to ensure that all students, at every age and ability level, have an excellent foundation for future success in all aspects of their lives.
Facilities in all curriculum areas are outstanding this enables students to access learning experiences of the highest quality on a daily basis. Chorlton High School's talented, dedicated and diligent team of staff, who make creativity, happiness and success central to every student’s daily experience.
The school’s academic transformation and upward trajectory is a credit to the relentless commitment of students, parents and staff. We work closely with students at an individual level to ensure the fulfilment of their academic potential whilst providing rich and diverse cultural and social experiences. We are proud of our students, past and present, who leave us as well-rounded, confident and respectful citizens.
Excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of all that we do. Our ambitious, imaginative and cutting edge practice provides exemplary experiences and outcomes for our students. As a designated Teaching School we share our innovative strategies regularly across the city, region and in the national arena to promote achievement and excellence for all. Chorlton High School is rapidly gaining recognition as a centre of educational excellence both locally and nationally.
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