Overview
The School of Creative Industries at Kingston College is seeking a Variable Hours Technician to provide general technical support for effective curriculum delivery across a range of art and design subjects and specialist equipment with a particular focus on 3D design and sculpture. This role will be based mainly within the Art and Design Section, although it remains part of a larger curriculum support team with a requirement to fulfil wider obligations within the School when needed. The successful candidate will work with other technicians, equipment, administrative staff, lecturers and students to ensure effective delivery of high quality part-time and full-time education to students in the School.
Responsibilities
* Maintain classrooms, studios and workshops to meet robust health and safety requirements and ensure users are familiar with the use of equipment.
* Provide technical support for exhibitions as required and assist with the planning, installation and removal of exhibitions.
* Support effective curriculum delivery across art and design subjects, with a focus on 3D design and sculpture and on specialist equipment.
* Work within the School’s wider curriculum support team when needed, including collaboration with technicians, administrative staff and lecturers.
* Remain flexible in working days and hours to meet academic year needs and term-time requirements.
Qualifications and Requirements
* High-level skills across one or more areas of art and design.
* Ideally hold a Level 4 or above qualification in a relevant specialism.
* Up-to-date knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations.
* Experience of effectively using Microsoft applications including the Adobe suite.
* Flexible working arrangements with the anticipated requirement for 3 full days, term-time, or equivalent, for the remainder of the academic year.
Benefits and Equality
There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part-time staff.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK as part of due diligence checks.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. We are one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and are committed to putting students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
Application
Please note: Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16 September 2025.
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