Technician - Creative Arts

Technician - Creative Arts

32.25 hours per week

Working 40 weeks per year (paid for 47.49 weeks)

£14,551.78 - £14,766.28 per annum (pro rated salary)

£17,910 - £18,174 per annum (full time equivalent salary)

Altrincham and Stockport

The Trafford College Group (TCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Creative Arts Technician to support our learners to progress through provision of a technical support service to the curriculum area and contributing to the effective operation of the curriculum’s activities.

About TCG:

A Great Place to Work.

The Trafford College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult education across the borough of Stockport. 

Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support wellbeing. Employment at with us brings many benefits including:-

43 days annual leave (full time equivalent) (inclusive of bank holidays and shutdown days), generous contributory company pension scheme, childcare discounts, Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programmes, continuous professional development and free parking.

Our colleagues go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the highest standards for all of our students and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.

About you:

If you are passionate about supporting learners to achieve then there has never been a better time to join Trafford College Group.

About TCG:

A Great Place to Work.

The Trafford College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult education across the borough of Stockport.

Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support wellbeing. Employment at Trafford College Group brings many benefits including:-

43 days annual leave (full time equivalent) (inclusive of bank holidays and shutdown days), generous contributory company pension scheme, childcare discounts, Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programmes, continuous professional development and free parking.

Our colleagues go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all of our students and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.

The Job:

You will be responsible for dark room setup, preparing equipment and materials for practical classes, demonstrations and exam projects. Additionally, you will maintain, repair and rebuild tools and equipment, issue materials and equipment to staff and students and ensure good housekeeping of classrooms and learning and storage areas. You will be required to adhere to health and safety procedures and systems ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

In order to be successful in this role you must have numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 or be prepared to work towards them, a technical qualification and relevant experience within the creative arts industry to at least level 3 in Science, and be a qualified First Aider and COSH certified, or be prepared to undertake the training.

A job description and person specification is available on our website.

This position is open to direct applicants only.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st January 2022

The Trafford College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The College will meet the costs for this check.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.