Art Technician
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 August 2026
Closing date
4 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: The normal working days and starting and finishing times will be Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00 pm with 30 minutes for lunch each day, but may vary from time to time to meet the requirements of the post.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary is pt.5-7 on the Support Staff scale, currently £25,159 - £25,951 pro rata (actual salary for term time only would be £22,582 – 23,293 per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” in all areas, with no recommendations for improvement.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑organised Art Technician to support our Art & Design department. This key role involves preparing and maintaining studios, equipment and materials to ensure safe, effective and engaging practical lessons for students.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will support practical activities, manage resources and stock, maintain equipment, and ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. You will also assist with exhibitions and cross‑college creative activities.
The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Art/Design (or equivalent experience), strong practical skills, and the ability to work positively with young people in a busy creative environment.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing students.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or college
- School size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- people@nalp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01325 461315
Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.
In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded the following judgements, with no recommendations for improvement:
Overall effectiveness – Outstanding
The quality of education – Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding
Personal development – Outstanding
Leadership and management – Outstanding
Education programmes for young people – Outstanding
Provision for learners with high needs - Outstanding
Arranging a visit to Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@nalp.org.uk.
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