Part-Time Visual Arts Technician / Part-Time Visual Arts Technicianess

Job Title: Part-Time Visual Arts Technician

Reporting to: Head of Art

Job Purpose

Aiglon College is an esteemed international boarding school nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps, renowned for delivering a compelling and holistic educational experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for over 480 students aged 7-18, representing more than 70 nations. Our institution is CIS accredited and stands firmly committed to excellence in education.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and organized Visual Arts Technician to join our vibrant and innovative department. This exciting role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that promotes artistic expression throughout the school, including providing essential support for GCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) students.

The ideal candidate will possess a background in visual arts, design, or a related technical field, coupled with strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. A proactive and flexible approach, along with a willingness to collaborate with students and staff, is essential. Familiarity with, or a readiness to learn about, the requirements of the GCSE and IB Visual Arts curriculum is also desired.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

As a Visual Arts Technician, your role will encompass the following:

• In-Class Support: Assisting students and teachers during lessons by facilitating project work, demonstrations, and technical processes across all year levels.
• Whole School Display: Coordinating the mounting, curating, and rotation of student artwork throughout the school campus.
• Specialist Studio Maintenance:
  • Overseeing the ceramics studio, including kiln maintenance, clay recycling, and glaze preparation.
  • Managing the photography space, which includes maintenance of darkroom equipment and digital photography resources.
  • Supporting the woodwork area with tool maintenance and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Materials and Resource Management: Ordering, preparing, and organizing materials for lessons and student projects while ensuring that storage areas remain 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 tasks reasonably requested by the Head of Art to assist in the smooth operation of the team.
• Embrace and uphold the School’s Guiding Principles and the ethos of Aiglon College at all times.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.