Art and Design Technician/Instructor

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

If this role interests you apply below or you can send your cv to [email protected]

£25,869 - £26,491 per annum,

37 hours per week

The working pattern is Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day

52 weeks per annum

Abingdon Campus

Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled Art and Design Technician Instructor, who wants to work in a role where there is plenty of opportunities to apply their practical, organisational and communication skills. The Art and Design Technician Instructor will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Art and Design across our Level 1 to Foundation Diploma courses and will have a sound knowledge of traditional and non-traditional art and design disciplines. They will be confident in supporting and advising both teachers and students on the best approaches to use within their work, implementing industry standards wherever possible.

Being well-versed in the use of Adobe creative software, operating laser cutters and kilns, and confidence with a range of printmaking process would be highly desirable. In addition to this, they must be confident in delivering practical and technical workshops to groups of learners, as part of our Enrichment programme.

One of the key responsibilities within this post will be to lead on the design, build, and curation of our end of year exhibition. This is a demanding task that requires a good understanding of exhibition installation techniques, practical problem solving, time management, and commitment to reaching the highest standards of presentation possible.

Another key part of this role will be to ensure that the department is always well maintained and tidy, and that stock levels, equipment and facilities are carefully monitored and stored appropriately. A good awareness of Health & Safety is a must, particularly around risk assessment writing and safer working practices.

The postholder will also act as a first aider; previous experience is desirable, but training will also be available. Above all, we need someone committed to supporting our young people and helping us be an extraordinary curriculum area within the college, striving for excellence in everything we do.

In return, Abingdon & Witney College offer excellent benefits to our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Closing date: 17 th September 2024 (midnight)

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.

In order to apply, please go to our Abingdon and Witney College website where you will be able to complete our online application form :