Fine Art, Photography & Textiles Technician
- Organisation: Forest School
- Location: East London
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Forest School is looking for an outstanding Fine Art, Photography & Textiles Technician to provide high-quality, proactive technical and practical support across Fine Art, Textiles and Photography, enabling safe, well-organised and ambitious teaching and learning.
The postholder will prepare and maintain specialist materials, equipment and learning environments; support staff and pupils with practical processes; manage stock and resources; and respond flexibly to changing priorities across a busy secondary-school department. The role requires initiative, sound judgement, resilience and the ability to work independently while following instructions and contributing positively to the wider team.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
- Generous CPD budget
- Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
- Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
- Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
- 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
- Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
- Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
- Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
- Membership of a pension scheme
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.
Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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Forest School is looking for an outstanding Fine Art, Photography & Textiles Technician to provide high-quality, proactive technical and practical support across Fine Art, Textiles and Photography, enabling safe, well-organised and ambitious teaching and learning.
Description
The postholder will prepare and maintain specialist materials, equipment and learning environments; support staff and pupils with practical processes; manage stock and resources; and respond flexibly to changing priorities across a busy secondary-school department. The role requires initiative, sound judgement, resilience and the ability to work independently while following instructions and contributing positively to the wider team.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
- Generous CPD budget
- Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
- Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
- Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
- 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
- Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
- Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
- Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
- Membership of a pension scheme
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.
Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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