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ART TECHNICIAN

We are seeking to appoint a Technician to provide support for the Department of Creative Arts and Technologies. This is a large department with a teaching team of twelve. The Department runs courses that cover a number of specialisms, including art, craft and print making,lens based media (both photographic and a/v), textile design andgraphic design.

The department has excellent facilities, including art and media studios with processing and dark rooms;a traditional print facility with two etching presses; audio visual equipment; fully operational kiln; and editing suites with appropriate software for delivering graphics/photography and media courses. The department is currently supported by a Media technician and the primary focus of this appointment will be to provide resource based support for students working in the Art and Photography subject areas.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The ideal applicant for this role is someone who enjoys technical tasks and can demonstrate energy, passion and enthusiasm working in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a good and appropriate sense of humour and the ability to work flexibly. The suitable applicant will be someone who understands the ethos of the College and has a strong sense of resilience to work with both staff and students in a large and varied department.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • experience in managing a resource driven area with an emphasis on tidiness and organisation.
  • a desire to create/maintain meticulous systems for stock ordering and replenishing.
  • well organised and methodical working practices e.g.to organise and coordinate the artstorage cupboards.
  • a professional and technically supportive approach to students.
  • flexibility, patience and resourcefulness.
  • Basic DIY skills and a willingness to undertake first line mechanical servicing e.g.etching presses and sewing machines (where possible training will be provided).
  • A willingness to participate in the lifting of heavy loads (such as stocks of paper) and the use of ladders, e.g. for hanging work in display areas (with training).
  • the technical ability to guide and advise students in the creative use of all departmental equipment/software (where possible training will be provided).
  • strong communication skills and an enjoyment of team work.
  • an ability to take responsibility, show initiative and solve problems with minimum supervision.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountable to: Head of Creative Arts and Technologies

Key Outcomes: a resource driven role ensuring that students are well supported

Specific responsibilities

  • To keep a record of equipment and consumable resources which logs the movement, status and repair of equipment and materials within the Department (including the maintenance of an inventory for student loan equipment).
  • To monitor and maintain a consistent stock of consumable materials for all courses, order from specialist suppliers and source the most cost effective options.
  • To model an expectation of respect through sensible, economical use of materials, equipment and resources
  • To assist in the checking-in of deliveries of consumable stock and maintaining an accurate overview of its quantity, availability and storage.
  • To prepare the studio and darkroom facilities for classes by restocking and replenishing resources.
  • To keep the areas and equipment clean and tidy and to encourage the students to observe good working practices in all areas.
  • To be responsible for first-line maintenance and repair of equipment and arrangement of professional repair where necessary.
  • To comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures and assist in ensuring that good Health and Safety practices are followed across the department.
  • To assist teaching staff in mounting and exhibiting student work.
  • To carry out PAT testing of all departmental equipment.
  • To carry out such other duties as the Head of Department or Principal may reasonably require.

BENEFITS

This role attracts a number of benefits such as, use of the Sports Centre facilities, free parking on site, complimentary beverages, discounted Central Studio tickets, related training and development, and a generous annual leave, sickness and maternity package.

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

Post Title:
/ Creative Arts and Technologies Technician.
Reporting to: / Head of Creative Arts and Technologies (CATs).
Salary: / On a range from Point 14 of the Sixth Form Support Staff Scales,
currently £15,242 to point 16, currently £16,176 per annum for a
full year postand then prorated for term-time and 35 hours.
Hours of duty:
Holiday entitlement: / 35 hours per week, 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, with a 1 hour break for lunch.
Holidays taken outside of term-time.
Employment:
Other Terms of
Employment: / Permanent, term-time.
The successful candidate will have the choice whether or not to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. The College currently contributes a monthly sum equivalent to 13.1% of your salary, whilst staff at this salary level contribute 5.3%
Staff are entitled to the benefits of the nationally agreed sickness and maternity leave schemes. The College is committed to Safeguarding, Prevent, Equalities Diversity and Inclusion and Sustainability. The College operates a “no smoking” policy.

June 17