Technician - Art Department

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave (48 days)

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full training and mentoring program

Induction program and buddy scheme

Flexible working where appropriate

Menopause friendly

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College in Warrington is seeking a proactive Technician to support our Art department, preparing materials and equipment for classes and helping to keep a well-organised practical learning environment.

You will manage stock, assist with safety practices, and contribute to a friendly, inclusive team. The role offers flexible working options such as part-time or job share where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Good practical skills for handling materials and equipment.
• Flexible approach to work and scheduling.
• Interest in working within a creative Art department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for classes.
• Maintain stock and resources for the Art department.
• Help ensure a safe and well-organised practical learning environment.

Skills

Practical skills

Flexible approach

Interest in Art

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and practical Technician to support our Art department, preparing materials and equipment for classes, maintaining stock and resources, and helping to ensure a safe and well-organised practical learning environment., Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview. In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do. In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'. Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus. Suitable candidates will have good practical skills, a flexible approach and an interest in working within a creative Art department.

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly