Art Shop Technician
We have an exciting opportunity for an Art Shop Technician to join the team on a term time only basis on a fixed term contract until July 2026. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,039 pro rata.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
About the role:
As the Art Shop Technician, you will be co-ordinating of Art technicians and assisting teaching staff to keep all areas of the Art accommodation in a clean, tidy and well-organised state, with particular attention to Health and Safety.
Organisation Brockenhurst College Curriculum/Support Area Vocational Creative Arts & Media Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Fixed term end date 10/07/2026 Employment Basis Term time only, full time hours Contracted working hours 17.5 Location Brockenhurst College Salary £26,039 pro rata Closing date 13/08/2025 Documents
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Responsibilities as our Art Shop Technician will include:
2. Co-ordination of all Studio and Workshop facilities within the department in relation to equipment, resources – Maintaining and repair of specialist equipment.
3. Safe storage of students work in line with JCQ guidance.
4. Management of basic stock, materials and budget.
5. Placing Orders on Business World and updating departmental budget spreadsheets.
6. Issuing equipment, materials and books to students and staff.
7. Demonstration and assistance to members of staff and students, in workshops and on individual basis in the use of apparatus and equipment, materials and processes.
8. Assisting staff with general clerical duties and with the maintenance of records for the Section.
9. Maintaining a collection of current catalogues.
As our Art Shop Technician, you’ll ideally have:
10. Degree or equivalent professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent industry experience
11. Experience in supporting teaching and learning through technical support
12. Specialist knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Art and Design, Photography or Media
13. Evidence of working towards and achieving personal targets
14. The ability to relate well to learners of all abilities and to assess learner needs
Benefits:
15. 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
16. An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
17. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
18. On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
19. Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
20. Free eye care vouchers
21. Free secure onsite parking
22. Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
23. Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
24. Weekly staff football
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Art Shop Technician role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date: 13 August 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK