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Chichester College Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15% pension

Holiday entitlement 25–28 days

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

On-site facilities

Job summary

Chichester College Group in Haywards Heath is seeking a Technician in Visual Arts & Media to support teaching staff and manage the teaching environment, equipment and resources. This part-time, on-site role focuses on ensuring safe, well-maintained spaces for visual arts and media education.

The role requires reliability, relevant knowledge and strong communication across a diverse group of people, with a view to maintaining efficient operations and responsive stock handling.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 literacy and numeracy.
• Reliable and enthusiastic team player.
• Good communication with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Support the department’s teaching staff with technical and administrative tasks
• Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the environment, equipment and teaching resources
• Ensure that all environments are clean and safe to use and that health and safety guidelines are adhered to
• Process purchase orders and maintain stock levels on material

Skills

Reliable team player

Industry/subject knowledge

Level 2 literacy & numeracy

Strong communication

Education

Level 2 literacy/numeracy

Job description

Do you want to join a successful, energetic, ambitious and hard-working Visual Arts & Media department in Mid-Sussex?

As our Technician in Visual Arts & Media you will:

• Support the department’s teaching staff with technical and administrative tasks
• be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the environment, equipment and teaching resources
• ensure that all environments are clean and safe to use and that health and safety guidelines are adhered to
• process purchase orders and maintain stock levels on material

What we can offer you in this role:

• Haywards Heath College has established itself as a high-performing facilitator of outstanding provision of both visual arts and media-based subjects
• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

• To be a reliable and enthusiastic team player
• Relevant industry and / or subject knowledge
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in literacy and numeracy
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andy Carr, Teaching & Learning Manager at [e-mail].

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Technician in Visual Arts & Media

Company: Chichester College Group

Salary: Pro rata of £26,045 to £26,141 per annum (i.e. £11,570 - £11,612.64)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Haywards Heath, RH16 1LT

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Sept 2026

Closing date: 24 Sept 2026