Art Graduate at Haberdashers' Boys' School
Job description
About this RoleHabs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025,with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for OutstandingEducational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School ofthe Year 2025. This national recognition reflects our long-term commitment toeducational excellence, innovation and community. It is an exciting and proudmoment to be joining our school.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Art Graduate tojoin our thriving Art & Design Department. This is an excellent opportunityfor a recent graduate or aspiring creative professional to gain hands-onexperience within a leading educational environment, supporting outstandingteaching and learning while developing practical, technical and administrativeskills across a broad range of artistic disciplines.
About the Role
Working closely with the Head of Art & Design andteaching staff, you will play a key role in ensuring our studios, workshops,equipment and resources are fully prepared and maintained, helping to create aninspiring environment for pupils to develop their creativity. You will providepractical and technical support across the department, assisting with lessonpreparation, resource management, studio organisation, exhibitions, displaysand special events. You will gain experience working with a range of specialistequipment, artistic processes and creative projects, making this an idealstepping stone for those considering a future career in the creative industriesor art education.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a vibrantand creative department, gain valuable practical experience across a wide rangeof artistic disciplines and develop skills that will support your future careerin the arts, design or education sectors.
The successful candidate will work during school term time, plus one additional week each year to support departmental operations and planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and organise materials, tools and equipment forlessons, workshops and departmental activities.
- Maintain art studios, workshops, preparation areas andstorage spaces to a high standard.
- Monitor stock levels, process orders and manage departmentalresources and inventories.
- Support the safe operation and maintenance of specialistequipment.
- Assist with the installation of exhibitions, displays andpupil artwork across the School.
- Photograph artwork and produce presentation materials usingMicrosoft Office and creative software.
- Support educational visits, workshops, Open Days and otherdepartmental events.
- Maintain accurate departmental records and contribute to thesmooth day-to-day running of the department.
- Uphold health and safety requirements and supportsafeguarding responsibilities.
About You
You will:
- Hold a degree in Art & Design or a related creativediscipline.
- Have a genuine passion for art, design and creativepractice.
- Be highly organised, proactive and able to manage competingpriorities.
- Have strong communication and IT skills, including MicrosoftOffice.
- Be able to work independently as well as collaborativelywithin a team.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety,and professional standards.
Desirable:
- Experience in a studio, workshop, school or creativeenvironment.
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, photography or other creativesoftware.
- Experience with exhibitions, displays or specialist artequipment.
- An interest in art education and supporting young people'screative development.
What we offer:
- Generous privatepension scheme through Aegon with substantial employer contributions
- Life assurancecover
- Access to theEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential support, guidance,and advice
- Extensiveprofessional development and training opportunities within a culture thatvalues growth and continuous learning
- Free lunch andrefreshments during the working day
- Free onsiteparking and access to the Schools' extensive coach network
- Free access toexcellent sports facilities, including the gym, swimming pool, and fitnessclasses
- Wellbeinginitiatives and programmes, including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and healthchecks
- Access to anonline GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
- Access to Vivup,the staff benefits platform offering discounts, financial advice, and wellbeingresources
- A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant, ambitious, and supportive school community alongside exceptional colleagues who are deeply committed to excellence and to one another
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Borehamwood
- Type of Contract
- Full Time Jobs
- Published at
- 01-11-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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