Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking an Art & Design Technician to join our Creative Arts Department at our Windsor College campus on a permanent, all-year-round basis. The role pays from G17 £24,983.00 to G19 £26,784.00 which will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Art & Design Technician

We are looking for an Art & Design Technician with proven practical skills across a range of Art & Design disciplines and workshop practices; someone who is highly organised, methodical, and possesses a flexible approach to working practices within a successful creative team. You should have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting high-quality teaching and effective learning.

The Art & Design Technician plays a critical role in providing first-class technical support, including supporting staff and students in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment, tools, and creative workspaces.Strong communication and time management skills are essential, as you will be communicating with a wide range of people at all levels while maintaining equipment, managing stock levels, and organising workshop resources.

You must hold a minimum Level 2 (GCSE A-C) qualification in English and Mathematics* (or equivalent), and possess a qualification in Art & Design, 3D Design, Ceramics, Fashion, Textiles, or a related creative discipline.Practical knowledge of 3D design processes, model making, ceramics, mould making, and casting techniques is essential, while experience with kiln operation, woodworking, textiles, or digital fabrication software is highly advantageous.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead.Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Monday 14th March 2022.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 22nd March 2022.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.