Art / Textiles Technician

Uppingham School; Oakham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Oakham is seeking a skilled Art / Textiles Technician to support the Art Department. This role involves providing administrative and technical support, preparing teaching materials, and maintaining equipment to ensure a high standard of education. Ideal candidates will have experience in a technical creative role and a strong knowledge of art and textiles. The school offers numerous benefits, including discounts on health schemes and school fees.

Benefits

50% Contribution towards private health scheme

Discount on School fees

Discount at local nursery

25% Discount on holiday club fees

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership to Sports Centre

Free staff lunches during term-time

Free annual Flu vaccinations

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining machines and equipment.
• Ability to work with small groups on creative projects.
• Willingness to undertake training in new areas and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machines and equipment.
• Ensure a safe and tidy working environment.
• Prepare teaching materials for practical lessons.
• Assist pupils on curriculum and non-curriculum projects.

Skills

Experience in technical creative role

Knowledge of art / textiles

Flexibility

Patience

Job description

Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled and creative technician to join the Art Department at Uppingham School. As an Art / Textiles Technician, you will provide exceptional administrative and technical support within the department, ensuring that teachers receive the support they need to deliver a first-class education to our students.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining machines and equipment
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment at all times
• Preparing teaching materials required for projects, exam work and practical lessons
• Working with small groups of pupils on curriculum and non-curriculum projects

About the department

We are looking for a talented creative, with experience of working in a technical creative role and strong knowledge of art / textiles. A good degree of flexibility is important in this role, along with a patient and tolerant approach that will help our students to feel at ease. You will also demonstrate a willingness to undertake training in new areas and learn new skills, techniques and equipment.

Art & Textiles at Uppingham School The Leonardo Centre offers access to exceptional teaching spaces, studios of a professional standard, and fully equipped design technology workshops. Our resources encompass a wide range of capabilities, including 3D printing, CAD design (with laser cutting technology), CAD embroidery, studios dedicated to ceramics and sculpture, as well as facilities for photography, sound engineering, and video production. Moreover, there are two fully equipped fashion and textile studios, along with specialised workshops catering to resistant materials.

What we offer

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members, you will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation.

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
• Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"