Art & Photography Technician

Join a Community Where We ‘Aspire, Believe, and Achieve’ Together at St Helena School Do you have the skills to foster a stimulating environment where every child can achieve their very best? Ready to inspire young minds to dream big? At St Helena School, we strive towards a mindset that anything is possible. We provide our young people with the confidence, motivation, and resilience to be successful through a wide and inclusive curriculum. We're looking for an exceptional Art & Photography Technician to provide full technician support to the Art & Photography department, working closely with both staff and students. Post Details: Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks - likely October 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 34.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil/INSET days) Working pattern: 8:15am - 3:45pm Monday to Thursday, 8:15am - 3:15pm Friday (TBC) A Day in the Life: You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas: To ensure equipment prepared for lessons on request of teachers To ensure effective care and maintenance of Art areas, including organisation of storage areas To maintain display boards and assist with the annual exhibition To maintain the ceramics equipment and be responsible for firing, glazing, recycling, mixing glazes and slips as well as packing and firing the kiln. To provide technical support with film photography and darkroom processes. Deliveries of supplies and maintenance of department will require manual handling/lifting To assist in practical Art and Photography lessons and lead smaller groups of students to facilitate their learning. What We're Looking For: You are the perfect fit for our team if you have: A good standard of education. Strong traditional art skills, and experience with ceramics and using a kiln would be an asset. Practical photography skills, with experience in digital photography and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (experience with tradit