Art and Design Technician

Reigate College; Reigate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Reigate is seeking an enthusiastic Art and Design Technician to support the Art, Design and Photography Department. This part-time role requires experience working with textiles and the ability to perform various skilled processes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with students and support the Department's needs. Salary starts at £22,792.04 per annum, with the position being term-time only (39 weeks per year). Applications are due by 9.00am on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with dying, printing, machine embroidering.
• Ability to assist in garment construction and hand techniques.
• Confidence in working closely with students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Art, Design and Photography Department.
• Work with resources, equipment, and software for the Department.
• Occasional evening work for Open Evenings, exhibitions, and assessments.

Skills

Experience working with textiles

Repairing domestic sewing machines

Assisting with skilled processes

Forming professional relationships with teenagers

Job description

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:

• Graphics A Level

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 [e-mail] as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Monday 5 January 2026.

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.