King Henry VIII Senior School - Art Technician

Summary

The Art Department at King Henry VIII School is a vibrant and creative hub, central to the life of the school. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Art Technician to join our team on a permanent part time basis.

Detail

Art Technician

King Henry VIII School

Required from November 2025

Permanent Role, Part Time

The Art Department at King Henry VIII School is a vibrant and creative hub, central to the life of the school. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Art Technician to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality Art education in one of the Midlands’ leading co-educational independent schools.

As Art Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting teachers and students, ensuring the smooth running of lessons and the maintenance of our well-resourced studios. Your practical skills, organisational abilities, and creative flair will help inspire our students and contribute to the dynamic learning environment of the department.

King Henry VIII School (as part of the Coventry School Foundation) provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for boys and girls across the whole West Midlands region. Located within a stone’s throw of Coventry railway station, King Henry’s has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community

To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders

To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student

To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your educational vision, then this is the perfect time to join our Art Department, working alongside a team of passionate teachers and creative students. The department is well-equipped, with specialist facilities for a wide range of artistic disciplines.

We offer:

A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff

A highly diverse and inclusive school community

An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff

A commitment to staff CPD and developing people professionally through mentoring and coaching, using both internal and external expertise

A diverse benefits package including:

Competitive salary

Access to the School Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Free Sport Centre Membership

Free lunches

School fee discount

Cycle to work scheme

What you can offer us:

Practical skills and experience in supporting Art and Design activities (experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential)

Excellent organisational and time management skills

A proactive approach to preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and supporting classroom activities

A creative and flexible attitude, with a willingness to assist in exhibitions and displays

Kindness and open-mindedness

Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a personal ethos of lifelong learning

Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school

Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

We welcome applications from all sectors. The school operates its own generous and competitive pay scales.

Please visit our website complete the application form in full, with details of 2 references. For further information please contact recruitment@csfoundation.org.uk.

Early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: Wednesday 9th October 2025

Interviews: w/c 14th October 2025