Art & Design Technician

Job Title:Art & Design Technician

Location: Hulme, Manchester

Salary: NJC Support Staff Salary Spine points 10-12 (GBP13,146.05 - GBP14,004.73 pro-rata)

Job Type: Permanent, Part-time - 22.5 hours over 3 days per week, Term-Time Only

Closing Date: 10am Friday 22nd March

The Role:

To provide technical and general support in the maintenance, development and delivery of the College's learning resources and equipment within the Art and Design Department, this includes 3D Design, Photography, Graphics and Textiles and Art, Craft and Design.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist the 3D Design team in the production of outstanding 3D outcomes both digitally and traditionally for students
• To provide support in the maintenance and development of materials and resources
• To assist in the setting up and operation of machinery and equipment; including the laser cutter, kiln and 3D Printer
• To provide support and guidance to staff and students using technical equipment and to train where necessary in its correct and safe use, especially in 3D Design
• To make a major contribution in the preparation for, and setting up of, exhibitions, framing, displays and as directed by the Head of Department
• To assist in the provision of an effective portage facility, including the receipt, checking and secure storage of deliveries to Art and Design
• To help ensure the classrooms are clean and tidy after lessons
• To undertake, in consultation with the Finance Manager and teaching staff, stock checks on equipment and consumables, order consumable items and keep appropriate records
• To undertake general maintenance of equipment within the Art and Design Department
• To establish and maintain effective documentation systems including operating procedures, manuals, records and problems encountered and action taken, inventories etc. in relation to area resources
• To ensure that all health and safety documentation is visible and up to date for each item of potentially dangerous equipment within the department
• To undertake appropriate training and subsequent updating in order to act as the department's First Aider
• To carry out appropriate duties when requested by the Head of Department
• To work with the Network Manager on the smooth running of the Apple Mac suites
• To promote and operate a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, including Risk Assessments where appropriate and to ensure that agreed College policies are adhered to
• To ensure the department recycles where possible

Staff Development:

• To undertake staff development where appropriate
• To take part in the College's Appraisal Process

Deployment of Staff:

- To ensure that appropriate arrangements for cover are made when absent

- To work as part of a team and to ensure effective working relations

Other:

- To support the aims and objectives of the College

- To attend meetings as appropriate

- To undertake any other duties the Principal or her designated alternate may reasonably direct from time to time within the context of the Loreto College contract

- This Job Description is subject to periodic review and amendment

- The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

This job description will be kept under review and may be amended from time to time, following consultation with the post holder, to reflect changing organisational needs.

About You:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Specialist knowledge of design and production in 3D using IT software and equipment
• Ability to work with other staff as a team
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Good motivational skills

Attitude and Impact:

• Ability to use initiative
• Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks
• Ability to work outside normal working hours on occasions
• In sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the College, including a commitment to co-operation and helpfulness and a concern for the well-being of others

Personal:

• Enhanced DBS Clearance

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of Art Technician, Design Technician, Art Assistant, Art Teaching Assistant, Art Graduate, Art Degree, Artist, Painting Technician, Photography Technician, School Art Technician may also be considered for this role.