Part Time Art Technician
Westminster City School, London, SW1E 5HJ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or sooner if possible
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,782 - £30,090 (full time equivalent)
Additional allowances
£28,782 - £30,090 (full time equivalent)
Part Time Art Technician job summary
Part-Time Art Technician
We are seeking to recruit a skilled Art specialist to work within our exceptional Art and Design department. This is a part-time role, helping resource and support students across a range of abilities - from beginners to those preparing for GCSE-level exams. As part of the role, you will report directly to the Head of the Creative Faculty and contribute to the day to day running of the Art and DT depts.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and confident managing materials, equipment and stock. You will take pride in maintaining safe, inspiring studio environments and supporting the presentation of student work through exhibitions and displays.
Our Art department is not only academically strong but has a firm commitment to pastoral care that you would help support.
Main Duties
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
Organise an effective diary ensuring staff requests and support are completed.
Preparation of equipment and materials for lessons.
Clearing of equipment and resources at end of lessons.
Assisting staff with class practical work, when requested by teachers
Recycling clay
Maintenance of classrooms and store cupboards
Maintenance of an inventory of materials and equipment and associated stocktaking duties. Update and organise orders and delivery paperwork
Mounting artwork, creating and updating displays within the Department and around the school buildings.
Mounting and hanging artwork for the annual art exhibition.
To be the responsible member of staff in a classroom for short periods of time.
Other reasonable tasks that may be requested by the Head of Art or DT.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Awareness of and interest in current developments in Art and Design
Good levels of literacy and numeracy (essential)
Organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to organise and prioritise work (essential)
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure (essential)
Good presentational skills (essential)
Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policies/codes of practice/legislation (desirable Knowledge of IT systems, e.g. Excel, Photoshop (desirable)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Excellent team-player
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop constructive relationships with staff, students, agencies and professionals
A sensitivity to the needs of young people, with an aim to nurture and support.
Confidence, assertiveness, and empathy
Tact, humour and assurance
Flexibility and resilience
Consideration of the wider school community and its ambitions
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
About Westminster City School
Westminster City School is a successful 11-18 Christian non-denominational comprehensive academy for boys with a rapidly growing mixed sixth form. Ours is a vibrant learning community situated in the heart of central London with all the opportunities and advantages of an inner city school. In March 2022, the school’s OFSTED inspection confirmed that the school remains a ‘Good’ school but we are restless in our ambition to get the highest possible ratings in time for the school’s 150th anniversary in 2027.
Applicants from a global majority heritage background are strongly encouraged to apply and we work closely with the Leaders Like Us Programme run by the Church of England to address under-representation.
“Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, including in music, drama, sport and debating… Leaders enrich this programme with links to businesses and organisations that are based locally.” - OFSTED 2022
“Pupils are happy and safe. They typically spoke enthusiastically about their school and said that the school community feels like a family.” OFSTED 2022
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and confident managing materials, equipment and stock. You will take pride in maintaining safe, inspiring studio environments and supporting the presentation of student work through exhibitions and displays.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Westminster City School
- School type
- Academies, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 800 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westminster City School website
Westminster City School is a comprehensive with a mixed Sixth Form located in the heart of central London close to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. We are proud of our diverse school community which is multi-faith, multi-cultural and a true reflection of the modern city we live in. Ours is a school with a Christian foundation and character but we welcome boys of all faiths and of no faith. Our strong moral and spiritual ethos ensures pupils develop and prosper during their time at our school.
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