Job Description
Oxford High School is looking for an Art and Textiles Technician to provide support to the Art Department and the Textiles Department.As Art and Textiles Technician, your duties will include:Ensuring that all the materials and equipment are available in studio rooms as required for lessonsProviding technical support for practical lessonsAssisting with the organisation, mounting and exhibition of art & design workProviding support to teaching staff at relevant extra-curricular activitiesMaintaining stock controlThe successful candidate will have a keen interest in art, craft and design activities and the world of art, craft and design. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as great organisational and administrative skills are also essential in order to contribute to the continuing success and happy atmosphere at our school.Flexibility to work across both the departments is required.The usual school day for technicians to work is Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm with occasional hours outside of this .Working at Oxford High School is stimulating, extremely varied and tremendous fun. We are a dynamic and creative school with exceptional academic results.
Our students are spirited, enthusiastic and passionate about learning. Working at the school gives you plenty of opportunities to get involved in school life beyond the curriculum and, because we believe that adults should be learners too, we are committed to investing in your personal development through training and learning initiativesAbout Oxford High School:Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford's historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education.Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our girls are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.As well as our commitment to girls' education, we are committed to investing in our staff's personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.Benefits:As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:Competitive salaries and pay progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsGenerous pension schemesFree school lunchesA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loansA Cycle to Work schemeCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentClosing date: Wednesday 3 June at 23.59 hours.Interviews: 10, 11 and 12 June 2026.Oxford High School and The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online and the Disclosure and Barring Service.TPBN1_UKTJ