Art And Photography Technician

Job Description

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN –

Required:

April – Minimum three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).

NJC Level 2A (points 3-4), from £13,129 to £13,335 per annum for 22.5 hours per week term‑time, plus 22.5 hours outside term‑time (based on a full‑time salary of £24,796 to £25,185).

Hours to be worked over three days per week, 9:00 am–3:30 pm.

• Provide technician support to staff and students.
• Prepare and maintain practical resources and equipment.
• Order stock and assist teachers in the classrooms.

The role requires commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility, working as part of a team while using your own initiative.

The art and photography department offers GCSE art and photography at KS4, A level art and A level photography ilities include an open‑plan thoroughfare, individual teacher rooms, a project and printmaking room with a printing press, a dedicated sixth‑form studio, an ICT suite with Photoshop Elements, a teachers’ office, a technician’s prep/store room and a photographic darkroom. The department also has silkscreen printing and photo‑stencil facilities.

Every summer we hold a popular art exhibition, showcasing high‑quality displays of student artwork.

Students have two art lessons per fortnight in Year 9, and they receive a well‑regulated curriculum. Vandyke students are proud, articulate ambassadors for the school and achieve well, thriving thanks to the school’s ambition for all students to become world‑ready citizens.

Students are confident, courteous, aspirational, behave well and respect themselves and others. Our recent OFSTED visit highlighted these qualities. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Minimum qualifications:

NJC Level 2A (points 3–4).

We welcome interested candidates to visit prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Jo Sessions. For further information and an application form, please visit our website at  or contact Mrs Jo Sessions, PA to Headteacher, 01525 636700 or via email.

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 19th March 2025. Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy may close; if you are shortised for interview, details will be sent to you via email to the address provided on your application form.