Art Technician
Location: The Henley College, Henley-on-Thames
Salary: £10,008.05 ( £24,603.00 FTE 0.406782)
Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time Only, 18 hours per week
About the Role
Are you passionate about the arts and media? Do you have experience in textiles, screen-printing, and digital art? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Henley College is seeking an Art Technician to join our team. As our ideal candidate, you'll be able to demonstrate and help students with screen-printing, feel comfortable in a classroom environment, and order and source art materials for the department.
In addition, you'll attend trips as an extra member of staff, moderate during exams, and comply with the College's rules and regulations.
What We’re Looking For
• Strong practical knowledge of art, textiles, and graphic design processes, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and fabric techniques
• Experience preparing and maintaining specialist equipment (e.g. sewing machines, heat presses, printing tools, cutting equipment)
• Ability to support students in both traditional and digital creative techniques
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures in an art studio/workshop environment, including safe storage of materials and chemicals
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prepare materials and resources in advance of lessons
• Skilled in stock control and inventory management for art and textile supplies
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised workspace
• Good communication skills to support both teaching staff and students effectively
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and tools
• Understanding of exam board requirements (e.g. Eduqas) and how coursework is supported logistically
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive, flexible approach
• IT literacy, including file management, printing, and digital submission processes
• Minibus Licence or be willing to obtain one
• Willing to work open evenings when required
• Flexibility in terms of hours
About Us – The Henley College
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the HEART of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team in this role, you’ll benefit from:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Free onsite gym
• 40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
• On site cafes
• Based in the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
• 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
• We actively support staff with ongoing Continuous Professional Development
The Henley College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check
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The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.