Visual Arts and Design Technician - Term Time Only

Ref: SCH-ThBS-0041

Establishment: The BRIT School Location: The BRIT School Salary: £29,626.90 - £31,936.77 (£33,439 - £36,045 FTE) Department: Visual Arts and Design Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date: 02/10/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 10/10/2024 Start Date: 04/11/2024

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 19 - 24

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate/alumni/ experienced technician or someone who is looking to further their practice and support a thriving Visual Arts and Design Department. This is an exciting role that covers many disciplines and creative projects. We are looking for an enthusiastic, and energetic person with sound technical knowledge across Adobe Creative Suite, as well as a general understanding of how to support a fully equipped Art department. Our facilities include darkroom and photography studio, print room including exposure bed, print press, mac suite and digital equipment and textiles facilities.

This position is a very important role within the school. We are looking for someone who has a clear passion for the ethos, impact and ambition of The BRIT School.

The BRIT School is a unique institution offering specialist education in the arts and related technologies, alongside the full range of academic subjects. It is sponsored by the British Record Industry and has a unique relationship with the performing arts industries.

The Brit School runs a 5 Term academic year with some school holidays falling at different times to the usual Local Authority school breaks. Please see our website for further details of our term dates.

The BRIT School is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Skills

Personal Attributes
A commitment to the School’s mission, ethos and equal opportunities policy, together with high standards of education, care and behaviour.	Essential
A strong commitment to the importance of the arts in education	Essential
Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to use own initiative	Essential
A strong sense of teamwork	Essential
Flexible, able to prioritise demands across facilities	Essential
A commitment to the School’s mission, ethos and equal opportunities policy	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Professional technical expertise in supporting Visual Arts and Design facilities in education and/or industry	Essential
Ideally, specialist knowledge and understanding of printmaking and design, or the willingness to develop this	Desirable
Experience
Experience, knowledge and practical understanding of a wide range of Visual Arts and Design areas	Essential