Art Technician
About This Role
Job Title: Art Technician
Location: Weavers Academy,
Salary: NJC points 5-6 £26,427 - £26,847 (actual £11,058 - £11,233)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 18 hours, 39 weeks
Application Closing Date: 15th November 2026
Interview Date: w/c 23rd November 2026
About You:
Weavers Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for art and creativity. You will enjoy working in a busy school environment, take pride in maintaining organised and welcoming learning spaces, and be committed to supporting students and staff to achieve their very best. With a positive approach and excellent attention to detail, you will help ensure our Creative Arts provision runs smoothly each day.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
A good standard of general education, including GCSE English or Maths (or equivalent)
Experience of working with art materials and media
Knowledge of art materials, media, and equipment
Strong organisational skills
Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
About the Creative Arts Department:
The Creative Arts Department at Weavers Academy is a dynamic and inspiring environment where students are encouraged to explore, create, and develop their artistic talents. Through a broad range of materials, media, and practical experiences, the department fosters creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Working alongside dedicated colleagues, you will play an important role in supporting engaging lessons and showcasing students' achievements across the school community.
About Weavers Academy:
Weavers Academy is a thriving 11-18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success.
We foster an ethos where it is ‘cool’ to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at Tierney.Webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.