Part-Time Visual Arts Technician 50%

Job title: Part-Time Visual Arts Technician
Reporting to: Head of Art

JOB PURPOSE
Aiglon College is an international boarding school based in the Swiss Alps with a worldwide reputation for providing a challenging holistic education in an inspiring setting within a safe, caring and supportive framework. The School is CIS accredited, and caters for over 480 students aged 7-18 representing over 70 nations.

Aiglon College is seeking a passionate and organised Visual Arts Technician to support our dynamic and innovative department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that nurtures artistic expression across the school, including exam-level support for GCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) students.

With a background in visual arts, design, or related technical/artistic fields the post-holder will have strong organisation skills and pay close attention to detail. A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to work collaboratively with students and staff are key, as is having an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the requirements of the GCSE and IB Visual Arts curriculum.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Visual Arts Technician, your role will include:
In- Class Support
● Assisting students and teachers during lessons by helping with project work, demonstrations, and technical processes across all year levels.
Whole School Display
● Coordinating the mounting, curating, and rotation of student artwork across the school campus.
Specialist Studio Maintenance
● Overseeing the ceramics studio (eg maintaining kilns, clay recycling, glaze prep).
● Managing the photography space, including darkroom equipment and digital photography resources.
● Supporting the woodwork area with tool maintenance and health & safety compliance.
Materials and Resource Management
● Ordering, preparing, and organising materials for lessons and student projects. Ensuring storage areas are tidy, safe, and well-stocked.

OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding children and young people
● Undertake any other task which may be reasonably requested by the Head of Art to assist in the smooth running of the team
● Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times