Art Technician - Part-Time Maternity Cover

Leyton Sixth Form College; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Leyton Sixth Form College in London is seeking an Art Technician on a maternity cover basis. The role supports day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Visual Arts workshops, including wood, plastics, photography, and textiles facilities, with a focus on practical making and safe workshop practice.

The successful candidate should have practical making skills, a keen interest in art and design processes, and flexibility to work across different department areas.

Qualifications

• The role suits applicants with practical making skills and an interest in art and design processes.
• Candidates should be willing to develop technical knowledge and work flexibly across departmental areas.
• Familiarity with workshop tools, equipment and relevant digital software, including Adobe Creative Suite, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation, organisation and maintenance of workshop facilities.
• Assist in managing resources, materials and schedules across Art workshops.
• Support teaching staff during lessons and examinations where required.

Skills

Practical making skills

Adobe Creative Suite familiarity

Workshop environments experience

Tools

Laser cutters

Bandsaws

Sewing machines

Etching presses

Kilns

Job description

Leyton Sixth Form College in London is seeking an Art Technician on a maternity cover basis. The role supports day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Visual Arts workshops, including wood, plastics, photography, and textiles facilities, with a focus on practical making and safe workshop practice.

The successful candidate should have practical making skills, a keen interest in art and design processes, and flexibility to work across different department areas.