- Professional
- Bureau à Bath
Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
To support the Art and Design teaching team and students to ensure the studios and classrooms are safe and fully stocked, whilst also supporting students within an open studio environment outside of timetabled lessons.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.
To support the Art and Design teaching team and students to ensure the studios and classrooms are safe and fully stocked, whilst also supporting students within an open studio environment outside of timetabled lessons.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.
If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Key Responsibilities
- To support teaching staff in the delivery innovative practical workshop sessions across a diverse range of materials /applications and across all levels and programmes as required.
- To prepare samples, test pieces and demonstrations as specified by the lecturer across specific disciplines but not limited to Fine Art and sculpture.
- Induct students on the safe working practices across various studio’s, including 3D/sculpture. To provide technical support and practical advice to enable students to realise their ideas three dimensionally/ spatially.
- To facilitate the support for woodworking and carpentry for across the strand, using power tools and machinery (band saw, compound mitre saw, various woodwork hand tools).
- To be confident and experienced with the use of hand and power tools to support the mounting of student work across the college, support students, and contribute effectively to the preparation and creation of college exhibitions.
- To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department.
- To assist with the operational requirements of the Department throughout the academic year, i.e. open days, end of year exhibitions and other events.
- To be approachable and supportive to all staff and students, welcoming an environment that motivates and inspires learners.
- Work collaboratively within a team of technicians across various disciplines
Please see attached for the full Job Description
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified to degree level in one of The subject areas highlighted below 3D / Sculpture.
- A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities.
- A willingness to undertake staff development, additional subject training and skills updating in line with professional standards.
- A comprehensive knowledge of 3D making processes and construction techniques.
Please see attached for the full Person Specification
Staff Benefits
- Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
- One Selfie Day per year
- Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
- Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
- Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
- The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
- Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
- Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
- Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock
