Art Technician

About Us

HWSF is selective on both ability and disadvantage and places first go to academically able students from disadvantaged backgrounds. It is a wonderful school with an ethos of "learning is amazing", where staff truly care about the progress their students make over their two years with us. We are based in the heart of Westminster, and work in collaboration with the Harris Federation and Westminster School. Our location gives us many benefits; we hold our assemblies in St Margaret's Church and Westminster Abbey, and we offer students weekly lectures from visiting speakers.

Our school is one of the top sixth forms in the country, with the aim to deliver high quality education and outstanding outcomes to students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled part-time Art Technician to provide technical support to our Art Department for half a day per week. This role is vital in supporting the teaching of high-quality, practical art lessons.

Main Areas of Responsibility

In this key role, you will:

• Assist teaching staff with the preparation and layout of classrooms for practical sessions, including running trials, demonstrations, and supporting students during activities
• Prepare equipment and materials in accordance with teacher specifications, including the creation or adaptation of resources as required
• Support students and staff in the safe and effective use of tools and materials, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety regulations
• Prepare materials for both 2D and 3D projects, such as stretching canvases and preparing screens for printing
• Provide in-class support during practical lessons and assist with extracurricular or after-hours activities when needed

Qualifications & Experience

We would welcome your application if you have:

• Qualifications to A Level standard or equivalent
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety regulations relevant to an educational setting
• Experience working with a variety of Art tools and materials
• Prior experience as a technician in a school or similar educational environment

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Rewards & Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.