Art Technician - Ipswich

A creative and well-resourced secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk is seeking an inspiring and proactive Art Technician to support their Art & Design department immediately . This is a perfect role for someone passionate about the arts and eager to assist in a dynamic, studio-based environment.

About the Role

As the Art Technician, you will work directly with Art teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and creatively. Your duties will include organising materials, preparing resources, arranging displays, and supporting students with practical tasks. This may involve:

• Supporting work in drawing, painting, textiles, ceramics, mixed media and digital art

• Preparing materials for GCSE coursework and sketchbook development

• Ensuring tools, brushes, inks, clay, and equipment are clean, safe and stocked

• Mounting and displaying work for exhibitions and parents’ evenings

• Maintaining studio spaces to a professional standard

You play a central role in enhancing the creative environment and ensuring students have access to the materials and support they need to produce outstanding work.

School Information

This school is well known for its strong Arts culture, dedicated studio rooms, and commitment to celebrating student creativity. Staff describe the working environment as calm, respectful, and highly supportive. The Art department is collaborative, warm, and known for excellent GCSE outcomes.

The school values staff ideas, encourages technicians to take ownership of displays and resource systems, and invests in the upkeep of specialist rooms. There is a real sense of pride in the arts and a welcoming team that will integrate you quickly.

Experience & Skills Needed

• Creative background or practical art experience

• Confidence preparing materials and supporting practical lessons

• Good organisation, initiative and communication skills

• Comfortable working in a lively and fast-paced studio environment

Salary

Competitive, term-time only.

Application

Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.