Printmaking Demonstrator: Etching & Lithography (Term Time)

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Enhanced maternity scheme

Employee assistance programme

Transport schemes

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking a Technical Demonstrator to support teaching and research in etching, photo-etching, lithography, relief printing and letterpress at Locksbrook Campus, Bath. The role focuses on delivering demonstrations, running workshops, and assisting students with printmaking techniques in a term-time contract.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain presses and exposure units, guide safe material handling, and help prepare spaces for sessions, exhibitions and public

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of etching, photoetching, lithography, letterpress, and relief printmaking with experience delivering technical sessions.
• Experience operating and maintaining specialist printmaking equipment and facilities.
• Ability to develop and deliver demonstrations, inductions, and practical activities supporting teaching and student engagement.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, risk assessment, and safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe and effective practice across printmaking processes and equipment.
• Provide technical instruction, inductions, workshops and one-to-one support to students and staff.
• Support students from image preparation to proofing, editioning and final presentation.
• Maintain and report on workshop equipment, stock, and safety compliance.
• Prepare teaching spaces and materials for sessions and events.
• Collaborate with the technical team to ensure smooth workshop delivery.

Skills

Etching techniques

Lithography

Letterpress

Printmaking

Safety COSHH

Teaching demos

Tools

Printmaking presses

Exposure units

Job description

Bath Spa University is seeking a Technical Demonstrator to support teaching and research in etching, photo-etching, lithography, relief printing and letterpress at Locksbrook Campus, Bath. The role focuses on delivering demonstrations, running workshops, and assisting students with printmaking techniques in a term-time contract.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain presses and exposure units, guide safe material handling, and help prepare spaces for sessions, exhibitions and public