Art Technician
Full or part time, term time (plus), maternity cover
Starting March 2026
Headington Rye Oxford is a vibrant and welcoming school set in 23 acres of playing fields and grounds. In an environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Executive Summary
We are seeking to appoint an energetic, committed and enthusiastic Art Technician to join our thriving Creative Arts faculty. The successful candidate will provide support to pupils and teachers both in and out of lessons, ensuring materials are prepared for practical lessons and that equipment and resources are properly supplied and maintained, to ensure the very best creative learning environment for the pupils.
The ideal candidate would be someone with experience working within the creative industries, who is well organised, practical and flexible. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.
Creative Arts at Headington
The Creative Arts Faculty is housed in our purpose built Creativity & Innovation Centre known as 'The Hive'. The facilities include digital manufacturing and digital media suites, a dedicated sixth form studio, a 3D workshop and studio, lens media studio, darkroom, seminar room, 150-seat lecture theatre, five specialist teaching studios for Art and Textiles and an additional large gallery space.
Teaching throughout Key Stage 3 is structured to allow every pupil to learn the basis of art and design during her first three years by studying drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, Creative Engineering and Design.
At GCSE pupils have a choice of studying the Eduqas Fine Art, Art Textiles, or 3D Design specifications, which enables them to develop their own personal responses through various media and to aim for some ambitious and varied outcomes at the conclusion of the course.
Three different courses are offered in the Sixth Form: Fine Art, Fashion Textile Design and Lens Based Media. Examination results are strong and many of the students exhibit impressive and sophisticated work at the end of the courses. The majority of our students gain A-A* grades.
Regular faculty trips are arranged to exhibitions in London, and throughout the past 10 years the department has run tours to Venice, Amsterdam, Florence, Berlin, and New York. Students regularly go on to study at leading art and design and architecture schools.
Role Description
The 3D Art technician is a full or part time (8.00 am - 4.00 pm, Monday - Friday), maternity cover, term time (plus nine days per annum) position.
Key Responsibilities
- maintaining equipment and the studio environment
- materials preparation, ordering and stock checks
- assisting with student projects
- display/exhibition mounting
- ensuring high standards of health and safety are maintained across the department
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- broad knowledge of practical art skills working with a range of materials
Personal Attributes and Skills
- excellent attention to detail
- broad knowledge of practical art skills working with a range of materials
- good IT skills
- ability to deal effectively and confidently with a wide range of people, including staff, students and parents
- good oral and written communication skills
- ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritising work and meeting deadlines
- ability to work independently and flexibly using initiative and also to be able to work as part of a team
- sympathy with the values and ethos of the School
Terms of Appointment
Type of Contract
Full or part time, term time plus nine days, maternity cover, starting March 2026
Benefits
Pension
Contributory membership of the School’s Support Staff Pension Scheme with a School contribution of up to 9.95 per cent upon successful completion of six months’ service.
Fee remission
In accordance with the School’s policy, which may be subject to change, up to 50 per cent fee remission for pupils attending Headington Rye Oxford and up to 20 per cent fee remission for boys attending Magdalen College School (under a reciprocal agreement) and subject to the terms of their policy. Fee remission is calculated on the number of weeks and hours worked and is pro rata for part-time staff who work at least 50 per cent of a normal working week.
Prorated salary
£22k per annum for a full academic year from September to August (FTE £29k). The exact prorated salary for the summer term will be confirmed when a start date is confirmed.
Additional Benefits
All staff have access to a broad programme of wellbeing activities. The programme currently includes access to the School’s gym and swimming pool, weekly Yoga, Step and Tone and Zumba classes and regular staff social activities such as Book Club and Staff Choir. Staff also benefit from free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, confidential hotline that offers advice on a range of issues. Free restricted parking is available for all staff on site.
Appointment Process and How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application form and a covering letter detailing their skills and experience to recruitment@headington.org
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms. However, they may be sent in addition to the application form.
- We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before the interview. References will ask about your suitability to work with children.
- If you are invited to interview you will receive notification outlining the interview process and guidance regarding the documentation you are required to provide.
Closing Date: Please apply immediately
Interviews arranged on application
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks, ie references, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical questionnaire, Right to Work in the UK.
Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
