Job Description

Duration:

Permanent, part-time, term-time only

Salary:

The starting salary for this post is 22,792.04 per annum (FTE 26,620 per annum), progressing up to 23,429.06 (FTE 27,364 per annum).

Closing date:

05/01/2026

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Art and Design Technician to join the Art, Design and Photography Department. The post holder will be required to support the Department with the resources, equipment and software needed by the Department. Experience of working with textiles is essential including the ability to repair and readjust domestic sewing machines, and assist with skilled processes such as dying, printing, machine embroidering, garment construction and hand techniques.



The post is available immediately on a permanent, part-time basis. The post is term-time only (39 weeks per year). The hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, (with 45 minutes unpaid lunch break) (85.62% of full-time).



The post holder will work extensively with students and therefore, must be confident in forming positive professional relationships with teenagers.



The post will require some occasional evening work throughout the year to support Open Evenings, exhibitions and assessments.

The Department

The Department is housed in the Visual Arts Centre. The post holder will work closely with the well-established Department.



The Department offers four courses:


Art (Fine Art) A Level Graphics A Level Textiles A Level Photography A Level

Salary

The starting salary for this post is 22,792.04 per annum (FTE 26,620 per annum), progressing up to 23,429.06 (FTE 27,364 per annum).

Applying

Applicants are asked to complete and return the enclosed application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but

no later than 9.00am on Monday 5 January 2026

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When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:


Why you are applying for the post Any experience you have of art or design Any experience you have of working with young people

Safeguarding

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.