Temporary Visual Arts Technician

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

• Train, help, advise and provide support to staff and students, as appropriate, on use of equipment and materials within the subject areas (dealing with queries/providing help and guidance as required).
• Assist with group practical sessions.
• Lead small groups of students in practical and technical workshop sessions.
• Give practical assistance to individual students.
• Assist creative subjects with exhibitions and displays.
• Prepare a variety of materials for coursework projects, including the cleaning of printmaking screens and putting on fresh images for both Printing and Etching students (any necessary training will be given).
• Ensure Art, Graphics and Textiles equipment is kept in good working order, providing general maintenance and reporting any faulty equipment to the appropriate person.
• Assist in maintaining a supply of materials for Art, Graphics and Textiles areas, ordering goods as required.
• Support students in their use of computer software (any necessary training will be given).
• Support students in their use of the laser cutter (any necessary training will be given).
• Support students in their use of the bandsaw and other 3D equipment (any necessary training will be given).
• Maintain a learning environment in which students and staff can work effectively.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance Health and Safety requirements within the areas.
• Provide additional assistance, as part of the Support Staff, in other areas of College further to liaison with the Curriculum Support Team Leader.
• To be committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
• To observe at all times confidentiality appropriate to the post and to work within Trust guidelines of Data Protection.