St Peter’s is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Art Technician to join our friendly team, working 15 to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time.
St Peter's is a renowned successful school and Sixth Form in Guildford. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as a technician to the Art Department. This individual will be required to manage and maintain our workshops and equipment as well as managing orders and preparing materials. They will also be required on staff request to be present in lessons to support students’ practical work.
About St Peter’s:
St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking. Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent. We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider.
About the Art Department:
• We have three, very experienced members of staff within the art department, each with different skill sets. We are friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate about our subject. We support each other, sharing ideas and resources, working in a highly effective and collaborative way.
• We were recognised by Ofsted in May 2024 as an outstanding department.
• Following the EDUQAS specification, we currently offer GCSE Art and Design at Key stage 4 and Fine Art at Key Stage 5.
• Our schemes of work are fast and encourage students to make rapid progress, each year building their skill repertoire.
What we can offer you:
• The opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team.
• A varied workload with the necessary training and development to work effectively.
• Some flexibility on start and finish times.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.
• All staff benefit from free access to Guildford Spectrum, sports Centre. Including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.
About You:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Art Technician, ideally with a knowledge of various art styles and techniques, along with basic IT skills. A confident, organised, pro-active individual who enjoys working with young people and can prioritise their time and workload, whilst having to deal with unexpected interruptions.
If you are passionate about Art and want to really make a difference to the lives of young people, then St Peter’s could be the school for you.
Unsure? Why not visit the school for a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.
As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.
Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. We do not want you to miss out, so recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
If you are interested in the position but would like further information before applying, please contact Michelle Gallagher, Recruitment Coordinator.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), the Xavier Catholic Education Trust will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview.
