Assistant Art Technician at Epsom College in Epsom
About the role
The John Piper Art School was named in 1990 after the prominent Artist who was an Old Epsomian; other OEs include Graham Sutherland and John Wells. Art is a popular subject and many of our Art students go on to study and work in the visual arts and architecture. We aim to encourage our pupils to develop their creative thinking and practice, so that they are aware of the diversity of Art and the possibilities that it offers, both as an exam subject and in terms of future employment. The Art School provides a lively and creative learning environment in which pupils are encouraged to explore the breadth of Fine Art, employing a wide range of materials and techniques, learning to handle them with expertise and confidence, developing fluency as they progress through the Art School.
The Art School is in a generous, four-storey building, with views over the College grounds. Studios are spacious and well equipped.
All pupils take Art as they enter the College, either at Year 7 or Year 9. Our commitment to drawing is central to all practice. As a core skill it is developed through painting, mixed media, printmaking, and sculpture. This continues through GCSE, drawing is extended through working in a range of disciplines, as the requirements of the GCSE Assessment Objectives are covered. The course is diverse and demanding, both practically and academically.
Responsibilities include:
- To work under the direction of the Head of Art and Senior Art Technician to support all members of the Art School, (drawing and painting, photography, ceramics, 3D, printmaking and textiles and screenprinting), in practical preparation for classes, working as a teaching assistant when necessary.
- Under the direction of the Senior Art Technician, liaising with Art staff, and setting up of lesson materials and assisting staff as required.
- As requested by the Senior Art Technician, stock the art studios and tidy away on a daily basis, ensuring that all equipment and tools are stored securely after use.
- To assist with the mounting and display of work in the Art School and around the College as directed by the Head of Art and Senior Art Technician.
- To assist with the management of Art School resources, auditing them and ordering materials, equipment and stationery as necessary.
- As requested, collect materials from local suppliers from time to time.
- Attend departmental meetings as and when required and assist with Workshops and Gallery visits.
- To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Head of Art or Senior Art Technician.
All employees must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment.
No job description can fully cover all aspects of the role and consequently the responsibilities are likely to evolve and change over time. This description gives an overall view of the position.
Person Specification:
Essential
- A keen interest in art.
- Educated to Art A Level or higher.
- Demonstrate evidence of strong communications skill.
- Evidence of strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently, with a highly proactive, flexible and positive approach to all duties and responsibilities.
- Evidence of a good working knowledge of IT software.
- Provide evidence of team working skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding principles and complying with protocols.
- An understanding and appreciation of health and safety procedures.
- High level emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and an enabling attitude.
- Demonstrate a professional attitude and represent the values of the school.
Desirable
- Knowledge of materials and equipment; especially experience of sculpture, model making, woodwork or other 3D disciplines.
- A higher-level art qualification and/or artistic experience.
- Experience of working in an academic environment.
- Experience/knowledge of working in a supporting art role or within an art department would be desirable.
- Experience of working with young people aged 11-18.
Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews, and appointment may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
Pay: £15,882.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parkingWork Location: In person
