MSA Art & Design Technician

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Organisational Information

MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.

As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for an Art & Design Technician.

If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we’d love to hear from you.

Details of the role

The successful candidate will work with lecturing staff, and supervise students during practical sessions, exercising good and safe workshop practise in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and legislation, taking responsibility for the safe management of materials, chemicals, tools, equipment and instrumentation within the studio environments, to ensure the delivery of high-quality practical sessions which fully comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation and best practice.

Job Requirements

You will have relevant qualifications at level NVQ level 3 or above or equivalent experience in relevant occupation with a good understanding of a wide range of art & design materials and processes.

You will have Minimum 2 years experience relevant to subject and be able to prove recent experience in relevant occupational field.

You will have the ability to multi task whilst using Microsoft Office and College ordering systems and maintaing an enthusiastic attitude to training and the development of students.

This is a full time position.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9 August 2023.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.