Printmaking and Arts Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Stroud; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Tuition discount for family members

Flexible working practices

Free parking on campuses

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a Printmaking and Arts Technician to support printmaking studios at Stroud Campus. The role includes assisting lecturers, maintaining equipment, and helping prepare exhibitions.

The position is part-time (14.8 hours per week) with a focus on ensuring safe, well-equipped studios and a smooth learning environment for students in art subjects. A creative degree and printmaking skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a creative based subject.
• Printmaking process skills.
• Open minded, experimental and collaborative approach to creative work.
• Ideally some experience in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update relevant equipment and studios, including the ordering of resources.
• Support and facilitate lecturers teaching printmaking-based subject matters.
• Support and facilitate exhibitions and the wider school of art where appropriate.
• Safeguard students through the monitoring and updating of risk assessments and observation of policies.
• Collaborate with other technicians and teachers to ensure skills are shared and kept up to date in line with industry change.

Skills

Printmaking

Collaborative

Education

Degree or higher in creative subject

Tools

Printmaking equipment

Job description

Printmaking and Arts TechnicianRole Information:Reference: REQ001547Location: Stroud CampusFTE Salary: up to £25,287.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)Actual Salary: up to £10,114.80Contract Type: Permanent, Part-TimeWorking Hours: 14.8 hours a weekSGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit SGS College's website.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain and update relevant equipment and studios, including the ordering of resources.
• Support and facilitate lecturers teaching printmaking-based subject matters.
• Support and facilitate exhibitions and the wider school of art where appropriate.
• Safeguard students through the monitoring and updating of risk assessments and observation of policies.
• Collaborate with other technicians and teachers to ensure skills are shared and kept up to date in line with industry change.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or higher in a creative based subject.
• Printmaking process skills.
• Open minded, experimental and collaborative approach to creative work.
• Ideally some professional experience in a relevant industry role.
• Ideally some experience in education settings.

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.