Art & Design Technician

LSEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking a motivated Art and Design Technician. This role involves maintaining teaching areas, preparing equipment for classes, and providing excellent support to learners. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to a safe learning environment. This position offers various employee benefits, including pension schemes and access to an onsite gym.

Benefits

Annual leave plus closure days

Pension schemes with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar technician role is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple campuses.
• Knowledge of Risk and COSHH assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the work in the Art and Design department.
• Prepare and maintain equipment for classes.
• Oversee the safe storage of all teaching resources.
• Provide technical advice and demonstrations to students.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to maintain equipment and resources

Experience with practical demonstrations

Job description

About the role

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

London South East College is looking for a highly motivated individual to maintain the work in the Art and Design department across campuses to support learner achievement.

The role of the Art and Design Technician is a key role in the department with the maintenance of the teaching areas. This role is vital to learner success.

The successful candidate will work flexibly across the campuses to prepare and maintain equipment and resources for classes and teachers.

The successful candidate will oversee the safe storage of all resources as well as contributing to the achievement of learners.

The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality of customer services within the department.

The successful candidate will provide advice on technical issues and be responsible for practical demonstrations to small groups of students in the groups.

The successful candidate will work flexibly in the absence of staff with sickness and support with cover teaching.

Those appointed will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe and well maintained working environment by regularly updating Risk and COSHH assessments.

About Us

London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 13.5 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).
• Excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan.
• Onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations and Equal Opportunities

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities and use these frameworks to further develop equity, diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge there is always more to learn and use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all shortlisted candidates to determine suitability to work with children and young adults.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. We are Disability Confident – Committed and will offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum job criteria. If you have accessibility needs or require adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If you have any specific enquiries about the role, please email [e-mail].

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Offers of appointment may be withdrawn if checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. The College's DBS policy is available upon request.