Technician – Art Department

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking 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.

The role offers an excellent salary and benefits package, with opportunities for training and mentoring, induction and buddy schemes, and flexible working where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Good practical skills and flexible approach.
• Interest in working within a creative Art department.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for classes.
• Maintain stock and resources.
• Ensure a safe and well-organised practical learning environment.

Skills

Practical skills

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.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• 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

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.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short‑listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

This post closes on 04/10/26; interviews are to be confirmed.