Hurstpierpoint College - Art Technician - Part Time

West Sussex
Hurstpierpoint College
Part-time | Term Time

Summary

We’re seeking a skilled and reliable Art Technician to support our Art and Photography department in delivering high-quality creative education 3 days a week.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated part-time Art Technician for 3 days a week.

The Art Technician is a member of the Art and Photography team with responsibility for providing technical, administrative and housekeeping support for the department.

Principal Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities include:
Organisation of the Art Rooms.
Administrative duties, such as photocopying and laminating.
Preparing equipment for lessons and projects.
Assisting with preparations for shows including working on set design for school production.
Assisting with the organisation of art trips.
Preparation of materials and equipment for ceramic work, including loading and unloading the kiln.
Maintaining the studios/ equipment, reporting any faults and required replacements.
Ordering art materials.
Researching new projects.
Liaising with the Estates team regarding displays.
Mounting and maintaining the exhibitions and displays around the College.
Making stretchers for paintings, cleaning and maintenance of paintbrushes, palettes and brushes.
Liaison with cleaning, catering and maintenance staff.
Managing the department’s library.
Storing work in progress and archived work, and managing materials

Person Specification:

Meticulous eye for detail
Artistic awareness and a general interest in art
The ability to work cooperatively as part of a small team and on own initiative
A practical and energetic approach to the demands of the job, with a willingness to undertake any physical work required e.g. moving studio tables, easels and display boards
Knowledge of the techniques used in textile work/ ceramics/ sculpture/ photography
Computer literate with knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Publisher & Outlook

Additional benefits:

Free lunches are available during term time
Free on-site parking.
Membership of the College’s contributory pension scheme.
Child care vouchers and BUPA private medical scheme.
Free use of extensive health and leisure facilities – library, gym and swimming pool

Working hours:

The post is term time only (34 weeks per annum), plus one week.

Normal working hours are from 8.15 am to 6 pm three days per week, but hours could be flexible for an outstanding candidate.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.