Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group Ref: CC7546 Instructor/Technician in Creative Industries Pro rata of £24,598 - £24,695 per annum (i.e. £14,758.80 - £14,817) 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Do you have a background in Creative and Performing Arts and are looking for that ideal part time role that fits around your other responsibilities? Chichester College is seeking to appoint an Instructor/Technician to support the delivery of learning opportunities for students on various Dance, Drama and costume courses within the Performing Arts department. As our Instructor/Technician, you will help support the building of props and sets for our productions held in our on-site theatre and various local venues. Recent productions include ‘Edelweiss Pirates’, ‘The Table’ and ‘Sister Act’ which were all very well received and watched by many members of the local community. You could be assisting with building anything from a jungle to a castle. A key part of the Instructor/Technician role is assisting with the teaching of Drama and costume courses. This will include preparation of teaching areas, maintaining equipment and the asset register, distribution and collection of equipment on a daily basis and assisting both staff and students in the college working environment. Relevant industrial, commercial or subject experience in performing arts is essential. To support both the pastoral care and academic development of our students, it is essential that you have GCSE English at grade C/4 or above, (or equivalent) and Maths GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards these, as well as effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. The role will require some flexibility in working hours. For further information or a chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Andy Davies, Head of Academic Learning, at Andrew.Davies@chichester.ac.uk Closing date: 12 May 2025 Interview date: TBC Follow ‘Chichester College Group Careers’ on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities. You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.