Studio Supervisor -3D & Art Technician Oldham, England
Job description
Job reference
2020OC0593
Date posted
20/02/2023
Application closing date
05/03/2023
Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary
£22,325 - £24,456
Package
Generous package as listed
Contractual hours
36.66
Basis
Full Time
Job category/type
Support Staff
JD - Studio Supervisor Creative (3D and Art & Design specialism).pdf
Studio Supervisor -3D & Art Technician
Job description
We are looking for:
- Studio Supervisor (3D and Art & Design) Full time
- Salary £22,325 - £24,456 per annum plus excellent benefits.
The Role:
You will join our Digital and Creative studio supervisor support team in the delivery of Level 1, 2 & 3 art and design qualifications. Your skills should include the ability to be able to demonstrate 3D making skills in a range of materials including wood and metal. You should also understand making techniques such as casting, soldering, 3D printing and basic joinery techniques and those varied making skills usually found in a Creative workshop environment. Underpinning your management of the workshop environment you should have knowledge and the ability to apply health and safety procedures and regulations to ensure working practices are safe and follow all relevant legislation. Ongoing staff training and support is available as part of our professional development for our support teams.
In addition to the management of the workshop environment you will also provide support for our general studios managing stock control and you will be involved in the procurement of resources for the department. As a central member of the support team you will become a key support in supporting taught sessions in the Faculty and will be able to work alongside students and tutors to instruct and supervise technical classes. You will also support marketing events and our very exciting End of Year Exhibition.
Alun Francis, our Principal, says: “This is a very important appointment, The Faculty of Digital and Creative is central to our plans for the future, and we are looking for high calibre candidates. We want people who love their subject area, are committed to keeping up to date, but also want the professional challenge of developing outstanding pedagogical practice. We are investing in the facilities, employer relationships and the skills and knowledge of our staff. We are looking for people who will respond to this, love their learners and enjoy the challenges and benefits of working at Oldham College”.
Joanne Manship, Head of Digital, Creative and Performing Arts says ‘Our technical team are the hub of our learning environment, we need the technical support for students and tutors to deliver excellent industry standard lessons in our art and design courses in our 3D workshop. We are eager to attract individuals who understand the processes required in 3D Creative and Craft making who have experience working with young people in an education setting where possible but this is not essential.
The Creative department sits in a purpose built £9 million creative and digital skills building. This new facility houses; Creative teaching spaces for Fashion Design, printmaking, graphics, games art, digital & 3D design, art, photography and textiles. Digital Design studios. A new 3D workshop with tools and machinery for creative students to make 3D outcomes using additive, constructive and reductive methods including using the latest technology for making with our 3D printers.
Oldham College is a medium sized general further education college, with a turnover of almost £25m. It has one main campus in the centre of town, and this in the third phases of a £40m redevelopment which began in 2012. Higher education is taught on a second, dedicated campus, a short walk away. The College delivers a full range of work related education and training, including 16-18 programmes of study, T levels, apprenticeships, adult learning and higher education. It has over 5000 full-time students and 600 undergraduates.
The College is in the top quartile for 16-18 programmes of study and English GCSE resits, and in apprenticeship provision, but is the second highest performing provider Greater Manchester. The quality of its higher education provision is better than many established universities.
Joining our Journey:
When you join our college, our colleagues have access to numerous benefits and facilities:
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
- Very generous holiday entitlement
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
- Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
- Free confidential counselling service
- Staff recognition awards
- Subsidised car parking
- On-site Day Nursery
- On-site hair and beauty salon
Further details including a Person Specification are included within the attached Job Description.
The role will require you to embed and work to the college’s values; working with Integrity, having Ambition to help our learners succeed and being Inclusive to learners and colleagues alike.
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role.
Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.
If you want to be outstanding, and want to help us achieve the same thing, then please apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £22,325.00-£24,456.00 per year
