Technician: Fashion and Textiles

NPTC Group of Colleges; Wales; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A large educational institution in Wales is seeking a Technician for Fashion and Textiles to support curriculum exhibitions and screenings both in-college and externally. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant field, knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, and relevant experience in curating exhibitions. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including excellent pension schemes and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Great pension schemes

Flexible working options

Free access to wellbeing resources

Free car parking and bike storage

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Previous experience in curating exhibitions is essential.
• Must have knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum exhibitions and screenings in college and external venues.
• Set up practical art activities for workshops.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Curating exhibitions

Setting up practical art activities for workshops

Education

Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline (NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Technician: Fashion and Textiles

NPTC Group of Colleges
Newtown, SY16 4HU
19456 to 19773 Per Annum
Permanent
Part time

We are looking for a passionate Technician to support curriculum exhibitions/screenings in the college and at external venues.

Scale 2, Points 14 - 16, £24,425 - £24,824 per annum, pro rata. Equivalent to £19,456 - £19,773 per annum.

• Hours of work: 37 hours per week (including evening work and occasional early mornings and weekends).
• Contract: Permanent, full time, part year, 35.8 weeks per annum.

About you: Ideally you will have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline (NVQ or equivalent) and have knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. Relevant experience of curating exhibitions and experience of setting up practical art activities for workshops are essential.

About us: NPTC Group of Colleges is one of the largest Further Education providers in Wales, providing almost every conceivable vocational area of education and training including an exciting and varied programme of full and part-time courses stretching across locations from South to Mid Wales.

NPTC Group of Colleges has been educating future generations for over 90 years, we believe that qualifications and training are key to many rewarding career paths, with our highly qualified teaching staff and their wealth of industry knowledge on hand we will open the door to a successful and rewarding future, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we want them to leave us having had more than just an education.

Why work for us?

• As well as competitive salaries, our pension schemes are some of the best available. These are administered via the Local Government Pension Scheme or the Teacher's Pension Scheme and provide pensions that are increased each year in line with inflation. We contribute over £20 into your pension, for every £100 you earn.
• We have a range of potential flexible working options available including sabbatical leave and job share, where it meets the needs of the College. Sickness benefits here are generous, and staff are also provided with free access to independent occupational health, the Employee Support Helpline, a 24-hour life management and personal support helpline. The College also employs a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator, who provides support and organises very popular events across the Group, as well as providing access to a variety of free wellbeing resources.
• There is free car parking at all of our main colleges as well as bike storage, and if you are based in the South we can also offer a 10% discount at the Lilliput Day Nursery in Neath.
• The College is an educator and as such we actively promote and encourage Continuous Professional Development for all of our staff; we may even be able to contribute to the fees for higher degrees and other qualifications helpful to your job.
• On top of all this, working at the College gives us the privilege of being involved in helping our learners and our communities succeed and thrive.

NPTC Group of Colleges offers far more than just good salaries!