Art & Design Technician

Art & Design Technician

Location:

Windsor, Berkshire

Contract:

Permanent (all-year-round)

Salary: £24,983 – £26,784 (Grade G17 – G19, dependent on experience and qualifications)

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group seeks an Art & Design Technician to support teaching and learning in the Creative Arts Department at Windsor College. The role involves technical support, equipment management and workshop oversight.

• Provide first‑class technical assistance for staff and students using specialist equipment, tools and creative work spaces.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, manage stock levels and organise workshop resources.
• Ensure the safe and effective use of specialist equipment, models, ceramics, moulds, casting materials, kilns, woodworking tools, textiles, digital fabrication tools and 3D design equipment.
• Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels to coordinate support and training.
• Assist with the production and set‑up of project deliverables on time and to specification.

• Minimum Level 2 (GCSE A‑C) in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Qualification or significant experience 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.
• Experience with kiln operation, woodworking, textiles or digital fabrication software is highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication and time‑management skills.

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 as part of the safeguarding process.

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on‑site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to subsidised leisure courses and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Family‑friendly work‑life balance policies
• On‑site café and cafeteria
• Health and wellbeing benefits: discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair & beauty treatments at Langley College Salon