Art Technician

Durhamsixthformcentre; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative sixth form institution in North East England seeks an Innovative Art Technician to provide technical support and enhance students' creative outcomes. This role involves guiding students in art and design, organizing workshops, and maintaining studio resources. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for art education, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in digital media. Join us in fostering a creative community that produces high-level artistic results and prepares students for their futures.

Benefits

Personalized CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic with a strong drive to support students and the team.
• Social media savvy, confident in promoting work and projects online.
• Passionate about art education, committed to the school's values.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative and academic achievement through 1:1 technical guidance.
• Facilitate specialist workshops to prepare students for higher education.
• Ensure the smooth running of the department's operational activities.

Skills

Technical skills in art, design, and digital media

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational and time management skills

Digital literacy and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Adaptability and proactiveness

Job description

37 hours, Whole Time, Temporary 02.03.26 - 31.08.27

Bring your technical expertise to the heart of our creative community.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is looking for an Innovative Art Technician to join our outstanding team. As part of the Providence Learning Partnership, you’ll be essential to the success of our Arts and Humanities Faculty, turning student potential into tangible, high-level creative results. If you are ready to make a real impact on student outcomes during their most critical years of education, this is the role for you.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

The Art Technician role delivers high-level technical assistance, exceptional student support and leads promotional activity as the department enhances its influence, striving for academic and personal excellence.

• Student Success & Academic Impact: Drive creative and academic achievement by providing 1:1 technical guidance, digital support and portfolio development to help students reach their full potential.
• Teaching & Learning Enhancement: Facilitate specialist workshops and raise attainment levels to prepare students for higher education and careers in the creative industries.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the smooth daily running of the department by maintaining studio spaces, managing equipment/resources and overseeing administrative processes.
• Assessment & Organisation: Coordinate the logistical side of assessments to support efficient curriculum delivery.
• Safety & Environment: Maintain a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring a safe, inspiring and well‑organised environment where staff and students can thrive.
• Creative Community & Enrichment: Support the department’s broader initiatives, including exhibitions, the Artist in Residence programme and the Dead Dog Gallery.
• Professional Practice: Connect students with authentic creative experiences that bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional art world.
• Departmental Advocacy: Act as a passionate advocate for art education, helping to position Durham Sixth Form Centre as a regional leader in art and design.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enthusiastic and energetic with a strong drive to support students and the team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage students and collaborate effectively with staff, visiting artists and external partners.
• Technically skilled in art, design and digital media, with practical competence across specialist techniques.
• Digitally literate and IT proficient, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Social media savvy, confident in promoting work and projects online.
• Organised and efficient, with strong time management skills.
• Adaptable and proactive, able to respond flexibly to changing demands and new opportunities.
• Passionate about art education, committed to supporting the values, vision, and direction of the school.

Why choose us?

• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
• We are a flourishing high‑performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.

Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as a Skilled Art Technician. Bring your technical expertise to our vibrant creative community and help shape the work of post-16 students in a high-performing environment. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.

How to Apply

Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words). You can find the relevant downloads and the submission link at the top of this page.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people . This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check .