Art Technician

This is an opportunity to join our Art department as an Art Technician.  Each day you will support and assist teachers in the preparation of materials for lessons and support Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils in lessons.

The working hours are up to 14.5 per week. You will also be paid for an extra 5 days per year per year, which enables you to attend team meetings, training and development that sits outside your normal working hours.  Your actual salary is £8,088.62 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.  

Why choose us?

 You will work as part of our friendly and dedicated Art team, to support the delivery of Art and Photography lessons within the department. Our moto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’. Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Officer) on 01482 631208 or by email via Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you? 

• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a Virtual GP service.
• A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress 

What we are looking for?

• Literacy and numeracy GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of art materials and processes.
• Good working knowledge /practice of health and safety procedures in workshops.

Applicant Information

Our digital application form is accessed via the “Apply now” button at the bottom of the advert. 

If you would like an application form in an alternative format, would like to arrange a school tour or to arrange an informal chat about the role please contact freya.dobson@southhunsley.org.uk.

All applications must be received prior to the deadline of 9:00am on Friday 2nd May 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. 

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf