Technician: Creative Arts (Media and Music), full time term time role
Contract:
Support and term time
Salary:
17,040 per annum, pro rata to term time weeks.
Closing:
07/01/2020
Please note - applications close at 5pm on the stated closing date.
Start date:
ASAP
The department of Creative Arts has a wide range of vocational programmes and as a result utilises a wide range of specialist vocational equipment. The department comprises of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music and Media. The Media area offers both a Digital Design and a Film and TV pathway.
As Technician for Media and Music you will also be required to support other aspects of the Creative Arts department on occasion. You will be responsible for supporting staff and learners across the curriculum area and assist in various media and music processes. The primary focus of the duties will be Media related. You will be responsible for the setting up of equipment, maintenance, distribution and storage of consumables, tools and equipment related to the vocational area. You will manage an effective and efficient storage systems, maintain specialist tools, equipment and machinery to ensure staff and students have access to working and maintained resources at the right time for delivery and projects. Up to date knowledge of current media film and TV practices and a proficiency in the Adobe creative suite will be essential. A knowledge of different still and film camera techniques would also be required.
You will be responsible for ensuring all equipment is logged in and out and is ready for collection and return at agreed times and ensure that all equipment is fit for use and returned in good working order.
You will support delivery teams and student groups by setting up a variety of resources and teaching aids and you will manage the safe operation of specialist facilities and ensure all resources, facilities and equipment comply with Health and Safety regulation. You will also ensure all specialist areas and facilities are clean and tidy and comply with Health and Safety regulations.
You will ensure all equipment is maintained and ready for use and be required to undertake essential minor maintenance tasks.
You will be responsible for updating health and safety documentation and follow health and safety guidance.
Occasional evening work to support events may be required.
You will assist the teaching teams in preparation of equipment, areas and workshops as well as supporting staff and students with the use of such equipment and processes within workshop settings.
You will be expected to embrace and embed the college’s values; Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, High Expectations, Responsibility.