Art Shop Technician

Sunset Tans & Spa; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college located in the picturesque New Forest National Park seeks an Art Shop Technician. This term-time role involves managing studio resources, assisting teaching staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a supportive working environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the field.

Benefits

25 days leave plus Bank Holidays

On-site Nursery

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to discounts for shopping, travel, and healthcare

Onsite Gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area.
• Experience in supporting teaching and learning.
• Specialist knowledge in Art, Photography, or Media.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordination of all Studio and Workshop facilities.
• Management of basic stock, materials, and budget.
• Demonstration of use of apparatus and equipment.

Skills

Technical support

Health and Safety knowledge

Management of stock

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Art Shop Technician to join the team on a term time only basis on a fixed term contract until July 2026. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £26,039 pro rata.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About The Role

As the Art Shop Technician, you will be co-ordinating of Art technicians and assisting teaching staff to keep all areas of the Art accommodation in a clean, tidy and well-organised state, with particular attention to Health and Safety.

Responsibilities As Our Art Shop Technician Will Include

• Co-ordination of all Studio and Workshop facilities within the department in relation to equipment, resources – Maintaining and repair of specialist equipment.
• Safe storage of students work in line with JCQ guidance.
• Management of basic stock, materials and budget.
• Placing Orders on Business World and updating departmental budget spreadsheets.
• Issuing equipment, materials and books to students and staff.
• Demonstration and assistance to members of staff and students, in workshops and on individual basis in the use of apparatus and equipment, materials and processes.
• Assisting staff with general clerical duties and with the maintenance of records for the Section.
• Maintaining a collection of current catalogues.
  
  

As Our Art Shop Technician, You'll Ideally Have

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in supporting teaching and learning through technical support
• Specialist knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Art and Design, Photography or Media
• Evidence of working towards and achieving personal targets
• The ability to relate well to learners of all abilities and to assess learner needs
  
  

Benefits

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football
  
  

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Art Shop Technician role,then please click ‘apply' now! We'd love to The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

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