Art Technician

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a reliable and creative Art Technician to join a successful and well-resourced secondary school in Tower Hamlets

About the role

This full-time position is to start in September 2025, supporting the Art department in maintaining resources and enabling students to work in a vibrant, organised environment

• Supporting the Art department with the preparation of materials for lessons (e.g. paints, clay, printmaking equipment)

• Maintaining and organising art equipment and storage areas

• Assisting in the mounting and displaying of student artwork

• Supporting pupils and teachers in practical sessions, including use of specialist tools or materials

• Ordering and monitoring stock, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed

• Occasionally supporting with GCSE or A-Level coursework prep and exhibition set-ups

About the school

• Ambitious and inclusive inner-London secondary school

• High-quality facilities including purpose-built art studios

• Supportive and forward-thinking staff team

• Strong emphasis on student creativity, diversity and community

• Well-connected location with excellent transport links

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Art Technician you will:

• A relevant background in Art, Design, or a similar field (degree or equivalent experience preferred)
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• An understanding of H&S in a creative environment
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable Technician Experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].