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ART TECHNICIAN
Salary Range: Point 15 £15,781
Pro rata Salary: £7,283.54 to £9,468.60 per annum
20 to 26 hours per week (subject to negotiation) Monday to Friday
Temporary post from February 2018 until July 2019
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. Experience with photographic equipment and processes is also an advantage, however training can be given.
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 Art, Sculpture and Photography 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, including photographic equipment.
2. Ability to show initiative in ensuring the department functions effectively.
3. Strong practical skills essential.
4. Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator 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). Please refer to our wesiste www.colchsfc.ac.uk/jobvacancies for an application pack.
Closing Date: 4.00 pm Thursday 4th January 2018
Interviews likely to be held week commencing 8th January 2018
Information about the School
The Sixth Form College, Colchester is one of the largest and most successful 16-19 providers of general sixth form education in the country Our aim is to provide broad, high quality academic and general education programme Currently we have 3150 full time students on roll and the importance of the development of each individual student is recognised. Operating as a young adult environment the College provides a bridge between the worlds of school and of higher education or employment.
As a large and innovative college a great deal of emphasis is placed on career development and training for all staff with opportunities to gain further qualifications and enhanced skills. Support, guidance, and development are offered to meet particular career needs. We value diversity and we are an equal opportunities employer.