Job Description

Are you passionate about art and design? Ready to provide hands-on support to creative teams?
If you feel that you have the necessary skills and team ethic, we would love to hear from you.
As part of a developmental vision to support our delivery of FE, HE and Community courses we are currently recruiting for Vocational Skills Practitioner to join our creative team at the School of Art and Design at East Sussex College Hastings. This is a great opportunity to work within a team and support the delivery of specialist teaching on our FE, HE and community courses to ensure the smooth and creative running of the school.
The School of Art and Design has provided specialist avenues of art and design thinking for many people in the town across many generations and communities, with a notable reputation for providing exceptional progression routes for our students amongst many prestigious universities such as Central St Martins, The Slade and The Royal College of Arts.
This exciting role will include:

• provide technical support in classrooms and workshops
• prepare and reclaim materials
• maintain service for equipment
• stock management including ordering and control
• demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment and machinery across a variety of curriculum and workshops

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• sound communication and interpersonal skills
• strong organizational and time-management abilities
• practical experience with art and design tools and equipment
• Ability to provide hands-on technical support and guidance
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting creative projects

• Closing date: 11th January 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

College location: Based at our Hastings Campus.
Annual salary: Circa 24900 FTE (Circa 8100 for Pro Rata Term Time Only.)
(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Part-time / 15 Hours/36 Weeks Term Time Only
In return, we can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply and view the & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email . Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

• (ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY - RESPECT - OPPORTUNITY - UNITY - DIVERSITY

• East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding process:

• We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions ( ).

• Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

• Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

• Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

• If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

• Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging):

• We embrace the individuality of every person in our community.

• We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.

• The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.

• ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies
We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.

Skills Required