Assistant Art Technician

Epsom College, a vibrant independent co-educational day and boarding school on the edge of Epsom Downs, is looking to recruit a part time Assistant Art Technician to join a thriving and busy department and assist with the preparation of classes, materials and equipment within the Art school.

Working with our senior technician, the successful candidate will ideally come from an artistic background and will have a real passion for the subject. You will have a hands-on approach supporting the departmental staff with all aspects of art and lesson preparation as well as general studio and prep room assistance. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and a proactive can-do approach. Good knowledge of art and design materials and equipment - especially experience of sculpture, model making, woodwork or other 3D disciplines - is desirable, as well as experience of working within an educational environment.

The College offers a competitive salary, pension membership with life assurance cover, along with a generous benefits package including school fee discount, private healthcare plan, free meals and refreshments, training and development opportunities, free sports centre membership, family friendly policies and other lifestyle benefits.

The School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

For further details and application pack go to www.epsomcollege.org.uk

Application form can be downloaded from the website https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/about-us/careers/ Applicants should refer to the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure policy on the College website.

To comply with statutory safer recruitment regulations when working within a school environment CV's will not be accepted.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

Closing Date 14th October 2024

Working with our senior technician, the successful candidate will ideally come from an artistic background and will have a real passion for the subject. You will have a hands-on approach supporting the departmental staff with all aspects of art and lesson preparation as well as general studio and prep room assistance. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and a proactive can-do approach. Good knowledge of art and design materials and equipment - especially experience of sculpture, model making, woodwork or other 3D disciplines - is desirable, as well as experience of working within an educational environment.

The College offers a competitive salary, pension membership with life assurance cover, along with a generous benefits package including school fee discount, private healthcare plan, free meals and refreshments, training and development opportunities, free sports centre membership, family friendly policies and other lifestyle benefits.