What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive colleague to join our outstanding Art Department. A visit to the school showcases the incredible artwork produced by our students each year. This job opportunity comes at an exciting time with the art/photography department moving into our incredible new modular building space.
As the Art Technician, you will participate in the development and preparation of lessons, assist with school displays and exhibitions and provide general support for teachers in the classroom. This is a job which requires the ability to be proactive and work without close supervision. You will need good organisational skills and be adaptable, flexible and willing to learn.
Prior experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage and candidates should have practical knowledge of working with a range of art materials including ceramics, sculpture and print making. In addition, candidates should be proficient in photography and digital manipulation with a good knowledge of Adobe Photo shop. The post could be suited to a Visual Arts graduate with an interest in exploring a career within education or looking for a way to support their personal creative practice.
What the school offers its staff
We provide outstanding induction and support for our staff. We are committed to providing development opportunities which reflect our emphasis on training, support and career development and we see this as a key element in enabling our staff to achieve their goals and ambitions.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us at Myton School with all staff having access to the Westfield Health ‘Healthy Extras’ provision. This includes access to a 24 hour Doctor line, emotional support and counselling, financial advice and debt counselling and specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues. You will also have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Further details about the role
Myton is a very popular, high performing school with academy status, situated between Warwick and Leamington Spa. As a happy and purposeful community, we offer students an exciting curriculum and a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities within a safe, secure and supportive environment. With enduring values of care and mutual respect we support hard-working staff as well as students and families.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.