Art Technician
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ed899a4d-50e9-4aa5-b830-7a6187be5491 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” in all areas, with no recommendations for improvement.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑organised Art Technician to support our Art & Design department. This key role involves preparing and maintaining studios, equipment and materials to ensure safe, effective and engaging practical lessons for students.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will support practical activities, manage resources and stock, maintain equipment, and ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. You will also assist with exhibitions and cross‑college creative activities.
The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Art/Design (or equivalent experience), strong practical skills, and the ability to work positively with young people in a busy creative environment.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing students.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” in all areas, with no recommendations for improvement.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑organised Art Technician to support our Art & Design department. This key role involves preparing and maintaining studios, equipment and materials to ensure safe, effective and engaging practical lessons for students.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will support practical activities, manage resources and stock, maintain equipment, and ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. You will also assist with exhibitions and cross‑college creative activities.
The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Art/Design (or equivalent experience), strong practical skills, and the ability to work positively with young people in a busy creative environment.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing students.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.