Art/Tech Technician

Job Introduction

Art/Tech Technician – 30 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday term time only (39 weeks). Grade B – Step 1 FTE £24,796 Actual Annual Salary in the range of £17,243.52.

Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Yr7, 8, 9, 10 & 11.  We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full. 

As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Art/Tech Technician to join our highly successful Art department at Deer Park School. The successful candidate will be a flexible, hands-on and personable individual. The candidate will have experience and knowledge of general art practices, an interest in practical subjects and be someone who can work collaboratively and positively within the team. Previous experience working in a kiln room would be an asset but full training can be provided. The role will include the preparation and supervision of specialist equipment for lessons, preparing resources and materials, providing technical support to staff and pupils, maintaining a safe working environment, cleaning and resource ordering.

Benefits of working for our trust include:

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.

To apply for this vacancy please visit:   https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143698/EDV-2026-DPS-95385

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  Closing Date: Midday, Monday 2nd February 2026.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.