Forest Hill School - Art & Photography Technician
London, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
FOREST HILL SCHOOL
Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN
Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18
Tel. 020 8699 9343
www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk
Art and Photography Technician
Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Range: Scale 3, point 5 - 6 (£31,086 - £31,530) pro rata
Actual salary approximately £26,166 – £26,540
Term Time only (38 weeks), 35 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (one-hour unpaid lunch break)
“...This combination of academic achievement, strong pastoral care and wider personal development means that pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training.”
Ofsted Report, January 2024
Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision with Sydenham School for male and female students.
A broad and comprehensive curriculum is taught in modern facilities by dedicated teaching staff who are passionate about their subjects and are experts in educating and inspiring pupils to achieve excellence.
We are looking to appoint a hardworking and experienced technician to support the teaching and learning provision of the Art and Photography Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of equipment, chemicals, tools, materials and resources.
The role holder also assists in whole school provision of display advice and support. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, with an hour lunch break, term time only. If you have experience of working in a busy school art department and are adept at dealing with a wide variety of tasks, this could be the role for you.
We expect all our technicians to undertake training to fulfil their role in the Expressive Arts Faculty.
“...The school makes sure that staff have access to high-quality training and development. This includes teachers new to the profession, who are very well supported.”
Ofsted Report, January 2024
Please visit our website at https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/ to make direct online applications, which must be returned to vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk
Note: we do not accept CVs and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.
Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged with Lilly Gayle, HR Administrator – please contact the school on 020 8699 9343 or via email at lilly.gayle@foresthillschool.co.uk.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 19 th June 2026 with interviews scheduled for the following week. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Safeguarding Statement
Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
FOREST HILL SCHOOL
Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN
Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18
Tel. 020 8699 9343
www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk
Art and Photography Technician
Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Range: Scale 3, point 5 - 6 (£31,086 - £31,530) pro rata
Actual salary approximately £26,166 – £26,540
Term Time only (38 weeks), 35 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (one-hour unpaid lunch break)
“...This combination of academic achievement, strong pastoral care and wider personal development means that pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training.”
Ofsted Report, January 2024
Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision with Sydenham School for male and female students.
A broad and comprehensive curriculum is taught in modern facilities by dedicated teaching staff who are passionate about their subjects and are experts in educating and inspiring pupils to achieve excellence.
We are looking to appoint a hardworking and experienced technician to support the teaching and learning provision of the Art and Photography Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of equipment, chemicals, tools, materials and resources.
The role holder also assists in whole school provision of display advice and support. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, with an hour lunch break, term time only. If you have experience of working in a busy school art department and are adept at dealing with a wide variety of tasks, this could be the role for you.
We expect all our technicians to undertake training to fulfil their role in the Expressive Arts Faculty.
“...The school makes sure that staff have access to high-quality training and development. This includes teachers new to the profession, who are very well supported.”
Ofsted Report, January 2024
Please visit our website at https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/ to make direct online applications, which must be returned to vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk
Note: we do not accept CVs and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.
Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged with Lilly Gayle, HR Administrator – please contact the school on 020 8699 9343 or via email at lilly.gayle@foresthillschool.co.uk.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 19 th June 2026 with interviews scheduled for the following week. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Safeguarding Statement
Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
