Art and Design Technician (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Details

Position: Art and Design Technician – part time 30 hours per week, permanent, £16,121.73 per annum.

Contract type: Part Time – Term Time plus some school holiday cover.

Salary: £16,121.73 per annum to reflect part time hours and ‘Term Time Plus’ contract.

Working hours: 30 hours per week (8:30 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break).

Location: Edinburgh.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School.
• Pension contribution.
• Staff lunches.
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable).
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to benefit from the many school facilities: libraries, sports facilities, etc.
• Death in service benefits for all staff.
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.

Role

Art and Design Technician – part time 30 hours per week, permanent, £16,121.73 per annum.

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and well organised technician with a genuine interest in Art and Design and artistic flair, capable of working independently and using their own initiative.

Main Responsibilities

• Be part of the Faculty of Art and Creative Technologies, working independently and organising daily tasks with a flexible approach.
• Attend regular meetings with the Art & Creative Technologies Faculty.
• Prepare apparatus for lessons and clubs when required.
• Clean and tidy apparatus, ensuring classrooms are ready for the next lesson.
• Assist teachers during practical activities, supervising small group work when required.
• Clean up spillages and apparatus when required.
• Maintain order and organisation of the resource bases and studios, ensuring each teaching room is tidy and clean, including sinks, draining boards and bookshelves.
• Prepare and fire ceramic work, ensuring safe use of clay, glazes, oxides and the kiln.
• Clean equipment regularly and undertake essential repairs.
• Support the Curriculum Leader in maintaining an inventory of equipment and resources; assist in ordering equipment.
• Keep Health and Safety knowledge up to date, attend necessary training and report hazards to the Curriculum Leader.
• Provide technical support in preparation and during audio visual activities.
• Handle local purchases of consumables.
• Store tools and equipment securely after use.
• Return students’ work and unused material to the appropriate storage area.
• Assist in preparing exhibitions, productions, classroom and corridor displays within the department and across the school.
• Construct frames for paintings, armatures for sculptures, stretchers for canvas.
• Assist with hanging exhibitions; liaise with Estate Facilities staff for larger jobs that require assistance.
• Carry out other tasks reasonably requested by the Curriculum Leader in accordance with the post holder’s skills and qualifications.

The Ideal Candidate Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant HNC/HND, degree or equivalent professional qualification in Art and Design.
• Some experience at this level is desirable; newly qualified graduates with art and design experience are welcomed.
• All round knowledge of Art and Design.
• Basic joinery/wood work skills.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety procedures/systems.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Commitment to the personal development of each child and to the ethos of St George’s.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in a school environment.
• Knowledge of printmaking techniques, ceramics production, including kiln firing (not essential).

Personal Qualities

• Work under own initiative.
• Good inter personal and communication skills, written and spoken.
• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to be flexible.
• Proven ability and intention to work co operatively within a team.
• Calmness under pressure and effective performance in a busy environment.