Art Technician

Salary Range: Point 15 £15,781
Pro rata Salary: £7,250.73 per annum
20 hours per week – 9am to 1.20pm (may be varied) Monday to Friday
Temporary post from 1st September 2017 until 31st May 2018

The purpose of the post is to assist the art and design department to provide technical help for students in a variety of areas as well as maintaining the efficient running of the department. Knowledge of art room practise within the specialist areas of painting, print making and 3D would be an advantage, but is not essential.

This post requires an organised and flexible team player, preferably with some previous experience in a similar environment. The person appointed will have good practical and organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team in a large and busy department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regularly maintain

• the art and design rooms and other art and design working areas
• equipment and resources
• work with students as required

2. Assist in setting up equipment/resources for lessons.

3. Assist in running the system for stocking rooms and ensuring that equipment and resources are in good order under the supervision of the Technician Co-Ordinator.

4. Such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Head of Department and Heads of Subjects.

5. Such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Principal.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Previous background experience in Art & Design, with the ability to use a range of specialist art and design equipment.

2. Ability to show initiative in ensuring the department functions effectively.

3. Strong practical skills essential.

4. Knowledge of Photoshop is desirable but not essential.

Special conditions/Points to note

• The above are the main areas of responsibility and are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all administrative duties which are seen as part of the post
• The purpose of the job description is to indicate the general level of duties and responsibility of the post. The detailed duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character or level of responsibility entailed
• All duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and good practice

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

Further details about the College are also available on the College website: www.colchsfc.ac.uk

To apply for this post an application form must be completed (unaccompanied CV’s will not be accepted). Application forms are available from the job vacancies section of the College website and once completed should be submitted by e-mail to the Human Resources Department at humanresources@colchsfc.ac.uk  or if sent by mail please address to:-

Human Resources Department
The Sixth Form College, Colchester
North Hill
Colchester
Essex CO1 1SN

CLOSING DATE: 12 noon Friday 1st June 2017