Technician - Art and Design

We are a very successful and expanding Further Education College that puts the interests of our students at the heart of everything we do. We are one of the UK’s best performing colleges and it is our excellent staff that have enabled us to achieve and maintain this. We are truly an employer of choice, and this remains one of our top priorities.  

We offer everyone who works at the College excellent conditions of employment, including generous holidays and competitive salaries with attractive pension schemes.  

This role is for 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.  

Major Tasks:  

1. Prepare materials and equipment for Art & design courses use and ensure that equipment and materials are set up in relevant studios for set lessons.  

2. Provide technical assistance to staff and students, both in and out of lessons.  

3. Controls and monitors stock. Makes and maintains workshop/studio areas, equipment and resources. 

4. Contributes in the preparation of teaching schemes of work in order to plan technical support, equipment and materials on a termly basis. 

5. Ensures all equipment and materials are stored safely after use. 

6. Maintains and reinforces Health & Safety and safe working practices in all studios.  

It is essential that you hold a minimum of Level 3 in a recognised Art and Design qualification (in particular textiles and fashion) together with minimum Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.  It is also essential that you have experience of working in an Art & Design studio/environment or educational establishment.   

For further information, please refer to the job description.  Please note an enhanced DBS will be required for this role. 

The successful candidate is required to meet the payment of this DBS check which is currently £44.   

Closing date 9th July 

Interview date 17th July

To apply for this role, please complete the Application and Equal Opportunities documents and send to humanresources@newcollege.ac.uk