Art Technician

Permanent and part time, three days per week

Start date: as soon as possible

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff.

We have engaged in extensive self-reflection over the past two years motivated by significant societal events as well as the ongoing commitment to be a responsive, innovative and forward thinking college and an ambitious learning community. In order to realise this commitment in our day to day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equality and diversity in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation.

We are seeking to recruit a technician to provide expertise and assistance in our outstanding Visual Arts team. We have achieved the Gold Arts Mark award and our Visual Arts department provides high quality resources and an excellent learning environment for our students. In this role you will assist staff in the preparation of materials and equipment, guide our students with the completion of practical work and provide training for the safe use of our machinery. You will also have the opportunity to identify and suggest areas for improvement within the department.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of health and safety within art and design, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be supportive and work patiently with our students.

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community.

Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

For any queries about the role, or any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to apply, please email jobs@leyton.ac.uk or call us on 020 8928 9000.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th September 2024.

Interview date: Thursday 10th October 2024.

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Location: Upper Walthamstow, GB

Posted Date: 9/19/2024