Are you passionate about Art and Design and looking for your next exciting opportunity?
We are seeking to appoint Art and Design Technician on a full time or part time, term time basis to start in October 2022 at our Strode’s College campus.
About us
We are part of The Windsor Forest Colleges Group which was formed through a partnership between East Berkshire College, Strode’s College in Egham and recently, Berkshire College of Agriculture. Delivering high quality education and training to over 8,000 students and businesses each year, we offer state-of-the-art learning environments at our four main campuses: Langley College, Strode's College, Windsor College and Berkshire College of Agriculture.
Our mission is to inspire ambition and make a positive difference to lives through learning. We are keen to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of education and training to local people, communities and businesses. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where everyone’s skills and ideas are valued and respected.
The Role and You
The Art and Design curriculum area is a popular and successful part of the college. It has approximately 150 students studying a range of subjects including A Levels in Fine Art and Photography, Graphics Communications and 3D Design as well as Level 3 BTECs in Photography and Art and Design. The Department benefits from accommodation including a dark room, a 3D workshop (including a brand new laser cutter) and a separate kiln room.
The successful applicant to this position will work to support the teaching staff in the curriculum area principally through supporting workshop activities, preparation of materials for practical activities and coursework. You will also take a key role in managing stock and the sale of materials to students as well as assisting with creating and maintaining displays of students’ work around the College.
This post offers the successful applicant the opportunity to support the work of Art & Design team.
This is an opportunity for a passionate individual who wishes to work in a truly stimulating and rewarding environment.
This is a part time 18 hours per week - term time only (39 weeks per year) post.
Please note Full Time position might considered.
Our staff benefit from:
- Excellent work/life balance
- Excellent career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Subsidised professional qualifications
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans
- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
- NUS cards offering a wide range of discounts
- On-site Costa and Starbucks
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 7th October 2022
Interviews will be held on Monday 10th October 2022
To apply please visit our website and complete the online application form.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Safeguarding Statement:
Strode's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.