Job description
Art and Textiles Technician
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
Start Date: February 2025
Contract Type: 0.6 FTE, Term Times Only
GSL Education are seeking a creative and organised Art and Textiles Technician to work at Secondary Schools in York, North Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of Art and Textiles education, ensuring students have the resources, tools, and environment to unleash their creativity and achieve their best.
Art and Textiles Technician Responsibilities:
- Prepare materials, equipment, and resources for Art and Textiles lessons.
- Assist teachers during practical lessons, helping students with equipment, techniques, and project work.
- Ensure the workspaces, tools, and materials meet health and safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the performing arts department and across other subject areas to integrate performing arts into cross-curricular projects and initiatives.
- Assist with creating displays and setting up exhibitions to showcase students' work
Art and Textiles Technician Requirements:
- A passion for Art and Textiles with a creative and practical approach..
- Knowledge of health and safety practices in Art and Textiles environments.
- Relevant experience in an educational or artistic setting is preferred.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
- Hold a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of Art and Textiles Technician in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.