Senior Visual Arts and Design Technician - 0.8 TTO + 1

Ref: SCH-ThBS-0072 24 day(s) remaining

Establishment: The BRIT School Location: The BRIT School Salary: £27,560 for 0.8 TTO +1 (£38,058 FTE) Department: Visual Arts and Design Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date: 09/06/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 25/06/2025 Start Date: 26/08/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 28.00 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 25 - 28

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Technician to support a thriving Visual Arts and Design Department. This role is ideal for a highly skilled and proactive individual looking to further their career in a dynamic and creative environment.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and resourceful professional with extensive technical expertise across one of the following areas: Screen Printing, Photography ( analogue & darkroom knowledge), Adobe Creative Suite or textiles (machining skills);, as well as a strong understanding of how to manage and maintain a fully equipped Art Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing workshops, supporting students and staff, maintaining specialist equipment, and contributing to creative projects.

Our facilities include a darkroom and photography studio, print room with exposure bed and print press, a Mac suite with digital equipment, and textiles facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in studio management, printmaking, photography processes, and digital media. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team, are essential.

The BRIT School is a unique institution offering specialist education in the arts and related technologies, alongside the full range of National Curriculum subjects. Recently judged ‘Outstanding’ in all five categories by Ofsted The BRIT School is sponsored by the British Record Industry and has a unique relationship with the performing and creative arts industries. We offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can make a significant impact. You will be part of a dedicated leadership team that values collaboration, development, and student well-being.

The school runs a five-term academic year with some school holidays falling at different times to the usual Local Authority school breaks. Please see our website for further details of our term dates.

The BRIT School is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Skills

Qualifications
Experience, knowledge and practical understanding of a wide range of Visual Arts and Design with a specific understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: screen printing, photography, textiles, 3d and Design.	Essential
To have an understanding of the demands and requirements of working with Young people in a school/educational environment.	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Professional technical expertise in supporting Visual Arts and Design facilities in education and/or industry	Essential
Ideally, specialist knowledge and understanding of printmaking and design, or the willingness to develop this.	Desirable
Personal Attributes
A strong commitment to the importance of the arts in education	Essential
Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to use own initiative	Essential
A strong sense of teamwork	Essential
Proficient in the use of ICT in a general and Visual Arts and Design context, including Adobe CS3	Essential
Flexible, able to prioritise demands across facilities	Essential
A commitment to the School’s mission, ethos and equal opportunities policy	Essential