Associate Art Technician

Associate Art Technician Opportunity - Bedfordshire Area

Morgan Hunt is proud to partner with a highly regarded sixth form college in the Bedfordshire area to find a passionate and skilled Associate Art Technician. If you have a genuine enthusiasm for art and are eager to contribute to an inspiring educational environment, we would love to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Job Title: Associate Art Technician
• Location: Bedfordshire
• Hours: 12 hours per week - Term Time - Until 30th June 2025
• Start Date: ASAP (subject to interview)
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Pay Rate: £13 per hour

Key Responsibilities: As an Associate Art Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the success of our students through tasks such as

• Checking and maintaining art and design equipment (e.g., sewing machines, print presses, studio lighting)
• Ensuring a tidy and safe working environment for Art and Design A-level staff and students
• Painting display boards and decorating
• Logging maintenance and IT issues
• Displaying and hanging artwork as needed
• Ordering, auditing, and managing stock inventory
• Maintaining the darkroom
• Setting up for lessons, assisting during lessons when necessary, and tidying up afterward
• Opening or locking up the department at the end of the day, when required
• Supervising the art & design department, including students, equipment, and various rooms

About You: The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications in art or a related field
• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (grades A-C) or equivalent
• Industry experience in the art sector
• Strong organizational skills, including meeting deadlines and monitoring data
• A commitment to staying updated on developments in the art field and sharing expertise with colleagues
• Evidence of high performance in previous roles
• Experience working effectively with diverse groups
• An understanding of how to promote equality and diversity within the role
• The ability to research, develop, and implement new learning materials to engage students
• A focus on enhancing students' learning experiences by incorporating appropriate vocational opportunities
• A commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, with an understanding of the importance of raising concerns when necessary

Requirements:

• Minimum GCSE qualifications in Maths & English
• A valid Enhanced DBS check on the update service
• A genuine passion for art

If you meet these requirements and are eager to make a positive impact on students' educational journeys, please apply today! I look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.