Art Technician - Glass (Variable Hours)
Department: Art and Design Salary: 15.52 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Grade: Variable Hours Post Type: Part Time Contract Type: Variable Hours Closing Date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 25 March 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: RHACC048-25-R2
About Us
RHACC is a vibrant adult learning environment, offering a wide range of creative courses to inspire and empower learners. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Art Technician with a specialism in glass to join our dynamic team and support our Art & Design department.
The Role
As an Art Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our art studios and workshops. Your primary focus will be on supporting glass-based activities, including stained glass, kiln formed glass, and other specialist techniques. You will work closely with tutors and learners to maintain a safe, creative, and well-equipped environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. The Glass Technician will be overseeing the firings of 5 Glass Kilns.
2. Conducting programmes ranging from Fusing, Slumps, Open Cast, Closed Cast, and Pate De Vere.
3. Maintaining equipment and materials within the Glass Studio and Machine room.
4. Assist tutors during practical sessions, offering technical guidance where needed.
5. Operate and maintain kilns and other specialist glass equipment.
6. You will be using a sandblaster, circular saw, lathe, linisher, pendant drill.
7. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including safe handling of glass and chemicals.
8. Manage stock levels and order materials as required.
9. Support learners with technical queries and encourage best practice in the studio.
About You
10. Experience working with glass in an educational or professional setting.
11. Strong practical skills in stained glass, kiln work, and related techniques.
12. Knowledge of health and safety requirements in an art studio environment.
13. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
14. A proactive, flexible approach and ability to work collaboratively in a creative team.
15. Familiarity with other art disciplines and willingness to assist across the department.
Why Join Us?
16. Be part of a creative, supportive team in a thriving adult education setting.
17. Access to professional development opportunities.
18. Contribute to inspiring learners and fostering creativity in the community.
Further details:
About RHACC
RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.
This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:
19. Pensions
20. UniDays
21. Teacher Perks
22. Carparking
23. Counselling
24. Cycle Scheme
25. Costco
26. Education
27. Season Ticket Loans
28. Eye Care Vouchers
29. Discounted Software
30. Discounted Room Hire
31. Discounted Gym Membership
Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity
We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.
We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.
Safer Recruitment Commitment
As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:
32. Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
33. Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
34. Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
35. Confirmation of qualifications where requested
36. Health Check
As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.
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