Arts Technician
Permanent, Term Time only 39 weeks a year, 30 hours per week
Scale 3, points 6 -8 £25,989 - £26,403 (Actual salary £18,328.01 - £18,916.87)
Start date - 1 September 2026
Inspiring creativity. Supporting excellence. Helping every student flourish.
Thank you for your interest in joining The Kimberley School. We are an exciting and ambitious school where our aim is for every child to achieve - and surpass - their academic and social potential. We achieve this through providing an outstanding quality of education, underpinned by a strong culture of care, guidance, support and enrichment.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Arts Technician to support our thriving Art, Drama and Music departments, helping to ensure that all students enjoy learning, develop their creativity and make excellent progress.
Why the Arts Matter at Kimberley School
At The Kimberley School, we believe that every child should benefit from the opportunity to explore and develop their creative talents. The arts play a vital role in equipping young people with the confidence, resilience and transferable skills they need to become successful adults and pursue rewarding careers.
The Arts are central to our curriculum and school community, with fantastic facilities and a passionate team committed to providing rich and inspiring experiences for all students.
About the Role
As Arts Technician, you will work closely with our talented Art, Drama and Music staff to support the delivery of engaging and high-quality lessons. You will help prepare resources and equipment, maintain specialist areas, and contribute to creating stimulating learning environments that encourage students to develop their creativity and confidence.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work across three vibrant curriculum areas and make a real difference to young people's educational experiences.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has a genuine passion for the Arts and believes in the importance of creativity in education.
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Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
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Is enthusiastic, proactive and able to work flexibly to support the needs of the department.
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Enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships with staff and students.
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Has strong practical and administrative skills and pays close attention to detail.
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Is committed to helping young people succeed and flourish.
The post would suit an experienced Arts Technician, but we would also welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference and keen to develop their skills. If you are the right fit, we will provide the support and guidance needed to ensure you are successful in the role.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
For further information regarding the post or to arrange a visit of the school, please contact Wendy Watson on 0115 9387000 or by email [email protected]
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 6th July 2026
Interviews are expected to be held shortly after closing date.
