Art Technician

Art Technician - Part Time

Grade 4 - £15507 - £16191 (Pro rata £5236 - £5467, 15 hours)

10 - 15 hours per week (Depending on experience)  - term time only

We are seeking a skilled, flexible and resourceful person to work within the Arts Faculty providing practical support to the Art Department. Your key role will be to support high standards of student achievement in Art and Design through the management and support of the practical and technical aspects of Art lessons. This post will also support the promotion of the Arts across the school.

You will need to have a good practical knowledge of Art and Design techniques plus skills in the presentation of artwork. Specialist skills in one or more areas of Art would be an advantage.

We will offer you:

• The chance to be part of a strong and developing school community and to work within a caring, supportive and friendly team;
• An attractive and interesting working environment (the Arts Centre is based in a Grade II listed Georgian Manor House set apart from the main school by a moat and island).

We are looking for:

• An effective technician with a good practical knowledge and understanding of Art and Design;
• A person who has a background and/or a strong interest in the Arts and Arts education;
• A flexible, adaptable, supportive and friendly colleague.

Wheatley Park is situated just outside the City of Oxford, a forward-thinking and supportive school with an increasing track record of success, and much positive feedback. This is a great time to join us as we have recently joined a local school-led MAT (River Learning Trust). We have a mixed rural and urban intake and we are well supported by our community, who recognise the considerable improvements that have taken place in recent years. Our students are happy at school and motivated to succeed. Our staff work well together, providing a collaborative,  professional  and very supportive ethos. We all work hard, we are compassionate and we respect your life and interests beyond work.

If you would like to know more, or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Pat Mason (Finance and Personnel Administrator) either by telephone on 01865 877634 or by email to pmason@wheatleypark.org.

Full details and an application form can be found on our website: www.wheatleypark.org  - Get involved - Vacancies.  Please note we can only accept CVs as supporting documentation when submitted along with a fully completed school application form.

Please send completed applications to pmason@wheatleypark.org

Wheatley Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and to preventing extremism. Wheatley Park School expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Wheatley Park School is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 9am - Monday 10th October 2016

Interview date: To be confirmed

Wheatley Park School,  Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QH