Creative Art Technician

Job Title

Creative Arts Technician

Department

Academic

line Manager

Head of Creative Arts

Responsible For

Design Technology and Art, with support across Music, Drama and ICT

Start Time: ASAP

Purpose of the Role

The Creative Arts Technician provides practical, technical and organisational support across the Creative Arts curriculum. The role works across Design Technology, Art, Music, Drama and ICT, with particular responsibility for supporting practical work in Design Technology and Art.

The postholder will work closely with teachers to prepare lessons, maintain safe and well-organised learning environments, support students during practical activities and help ensure that resources and equipment are ready for effective teaching.

The role will also contribute to the wider creative life of the school, including productions, performances, exhibitions and other school events.

Key Responsibilities

Practical and classroom support

• Support teachers and students during practical Creative Arts lessons, particularly Design Technology and Art.

• Prepare equipment, materials and resources before lessons and ensure they are stored appropriately afterwards.

• Support students with practical techniques and processes under the direction of the class teacher.

• Help maintain calm, purposeful and safe working environments.

• Assist teachers with demonstrations and practical activities where appropriate.

• Provide technical and practical support across other Creative Arts subjects according to the needs of the department.

Design Technology

• Support the safe and effective running of the Design Technology workshop and practical teaching spaces.

• Be confident in the use of workshop machinery, tools and equipment, or willing and able to undertake appropriate training.

• Support students in the safe use of machinery, hand tools and other equipment under the direction of the teacher.

• Prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons and projects.

• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of tools and equipment, reporting faults or safety concerns promptly.

• Maintain appropriate storage and organisation of materials, tools and student work.

• Support the department in maintaining appropriate health and safety procedures and records.

Art

• Prepare materials, equipment and spaces for Art lessons.

• Organise, maintain and monitor Art supplies and equipment.

• Support students with techniques and practical processes requested by the teacher.

• Assist with the preparation and display of student artwork, exhibitions and school events.

• Help ensure Art rooms and storage areas remain organised, safe and ready for teaching.

Music, Drama and ICT

The Creative Arts Technician may also be asked to provide appropriate practical and organisational support across Music, Drama and ICT. This may include preparing spaces and equipment, helping with resources and supporting teachers and students during practical activities.

The exact balance of support across these subjects will vary according to curriculum needs, staffing and the school calendar.

Productions, performances and events

• Support school productions, concerts, performances, exhibitions and Creative Arts events.

• Assist with practical preparations such as sets, props, staging, equipment and displays where appropriate.

• Help with the set-up and clearing of performance and exhibition spaces.

• Provide practical support during rehearsals and events as required.

• Work flexibly with Creative Arts staff during periods of increased activity, particularly around major productions and events.

• - Maintain organised inventories of equipment and materials where required.

• - Monitor stock levels and inform relevant staff when supplies need replenishing.

• - Receive, organise and store Creative Arts resources and materials.

• - Help maintain classrooms, workshops, preparation areas and storage spaces to a high standard.

• - Ensure equipment is stored safely and securely.

• - Promote safe working practices throughout Creative Arts practical spaces.

• - Follow school health and safety procedures and relevant risk assessments.

• - Support students in understanding and following safe working practices.

• - Report damaged or unsafe equipment promptly and ensure that it is not used until appropriately checked.

• - Maintain particular awareness of safety requirements associated with Design Technology machinery, tools and practical activities.

Resources and organisation

• - Maintain organised inventories of equipment and materials where required.

• - Monitor stock levels and inform relevant staff when supplies need replenishing.

• - Receive, organise and store Creative Arts resources and materials.

• - Help maintain classrooms, workshops, preparation areas and storage spaces to a high standard.

• - Ensure equipment is stored safely and securely.

Health and safety

• - Promote safe working practices throughout Creative Arts practical spaces.

• - Follow school health and safety procedures and relevant risk assessments.

• - Support students in understanding and following safe working practices.

• - Report damaged or unsafe equipment promptly and ensure that it is not used until appropriately checked.

• - Maintain particular awareness of safety requirements associated with Design Technology machinery, tools and practical activities.

Other Duties: Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Creative Arts from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree or above in Arts or any major related.

LANGUAGE

• Fluent in Chinese and English.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Practical experience relevant to Design Technology, Art or a related creative or technical field.

• Confidence in using tools, equipment and machinery associated with practical workshop environments.

• A good understanding of safe working practices.

• The ability to learn new equipment, techniques and processes.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage equipment, materials and supplies.

• The confidence to support students during practical activities while following the direction of the teacher.

COMPETENCIES

• Passion for educating the whole child and supporting student wellbeing.  

• High levels of professionalism, integrity and emotional intelligence.  

• An interest in supporting school productions, exhibitions, performances and events.  

• A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the Creative Arts department.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.  

• Sound judgement and the ability to make balanced decisions.  

• Confidence in addressing challenging situations and difficult conversations professionally.  

• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and respect for all members of the school community.  

• Ability to inspire, motivate and engage students through a shared sense of identity, purpose and community.  

• Commitment to ensuring every student feels recognised, valued and included.  

APTITUDES

• Positive and solution-focused approach to professional practice.  

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues and parents.  

• Enhanced DBS, police clearance or equivalent safeguarding clearance.  

• Demonstrated suitability to work with children and young people.

SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to ensuring and promoting the health and safety of children. Successful applicants will:

1. Participated in the school's regular training on child protection, and sign the code of conduct

2. Immediately report to the designated or acting safeguarding lead for any potential risks for the children

3. Strictly abide by the school's policies on information confidentiality and protection

4. Play the role of safeguarding members to promote and ensure the health and safety development of all students in the school

5. Report any students’ concerns to the designated or acting safeguarding lead

6. Report any unsafe behavior on campus to the designated or acting safety lead in accordance with the school's "whistle blowing" policy

1. Maintain a professional relationship with students and respect and maintain personal boundaries

SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to safe recruitment and child protection, relevant qualifications and police clearance of applicants will be verified

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified, especially in the context of a school which requires flexibility in all of its employees. This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.