Design Technology/Art Technician

Ark Elvin Academy, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,707 per year
• Additional allowances:
  ;
  • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
  ;
  • Twice as many training days as standard.
  ;
  • Generous pension scheme.
  ;
  • Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
  ;
  • Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
  ;
  • Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
  ;
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
  ;

  Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

Design Technology/Art Technician job summary

The Role

The Design Technology/Art Technician will provide high-quality technical and practical support across the Art and Design Technology departments, helping to ensure that teaching spaces, workshops, equipment and resources are safe, well organised and fully prepared for effective teaching and learning.

 

The post holder will work closely with teaching staff to prepare materials, equipment and practical resources, demonstrate techniques, support students during practical activities and maintain high standards of health and safety across specialist teaching and preparation areas.

 

The role will require a practical, resourceful and flexible individual who is able to work across both curriculum areas and who is committed to supporting excellent outcomes for all students.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact info@arkelvinacademy.org.

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 5% badge in Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

 

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

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 Ark Elvin Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Elvin Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-elvin-academy

At Ark Elvin Academy we are proud of the excellent education we offer each of our pupils. Our team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey as we work together to deliver the outstanding education our community need and deserve. We are deeply committed to our mission: “To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

We are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. We are committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in London