Digital Technician

Bath College; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bath is seeking a Technical Support Assistant to manage and enhance the newly refurbished digital labs. The role includes supporting digital workshops, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with lecturers. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of digital equipment and hold at least 4 GCSEs including English and Maths. This role offers competitive salary and excellent staff benefits.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement

Contributory salary pension scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Free parking

Discounted treatments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including English Language and Maths.
• Demonstrate good level of knowledge of digital equipment.
• Awareness of Health & Safety in a digital setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and facilitate the operation of the Digital Labs.
• Support digital workshops using extensive digital equipment.
• Provide technical demonstrations and support learners.

Skills

Knowledge of digital equipment

PC systems operation

Solving software issues

Understanding of Health & Safety

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Department: DIG - Digital

Location: Bath, England

Compensation: £24,242 / year

Description

Fixed term contract, 22.5 hours per week
Salary is pro rata.

• To provide technical support to the digital department with a particular focus on maintaining and increasing utilisation of the newly refurbished purpose-built digital labs.
• To liaise with teaching and non-teaching staff as necessary in order to ensure the digital lab is operational and well-maintained.
• To assist lecturers in the instruction and supervision of learners within the digital labs and provide general department support as designated by the Head of Department. Day to day tasks will include, providing in-class support, advice on the development of appropriate teaching resources which can be used in the digital lab and maintaining equipment as necessary.
• The successful candidate will become part of our experienced and supportive digital team and there will be opportunities to collaborate with technicians in departments such as media and music.
  
  

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.



Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and facilitating the operation of the recently refurbished purpose-built Digital Labs.
• Support with the facilitating of digital workshops using the extensive digital equipment available.
• Providing in-class technical demonstrations, and to support learners in their development of safe working practises and knowledge of digital equipment.
• Work with lecturers to provide technical support for open days/evenings.
• Maintaining stock control of the specialist equipment while complying with all Health and Safety regulations to ensure the safe and proper use of such equipment and related resources.
• Maintaining equipment and providing reports on equipment that may need to be repaired/replaced/upgraded.
• To assist with the ongoing and regular cleaning of equipment following COVID 19.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including English Language and Maths.
• Demonstrate good level of knowledge, understanding and practice of: Using digital equipment for the key purposes of the post.
• Operating and maintaining PC systems and associated peripherals.
• Solving software issues and working with Microsoft packages.
• Awareness of the Importance of setting high expectations in relation to Health & Safety in a digital setting.
  
  

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock