Creative Arts Technician

Creative Arts Technician Application Deadline: 16 December 2025 Department: Curriculum - Creative Arts Employment Type: Term Time Location: Maidstone Campus Reporting To: Deborah Pullen Compensation: £24,242 - £28,586 / year Description Supervise, train and assess students during practical sessions, exercising good and safe studio practise in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and legislation, taking responsibility for the safe management of materials, chemicals, tools, equipment and instrumentation within the studio environments, to ensure the delivery of high-quality practical sessions which fully comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation and best practice. Main Responsibilities and Duties: The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks: 1. Responsible for preparing and setting up lighting and cameras for studio shoots as required by lecturers and students. 2. Supervise and train students during practical sessions, including monitoring, recording and reporting students’ completion of H&S inductions. This includes monitoring and registering the attendance of students in studio/ practical sessions and assessments. 3. Exercise good and safe studio practise in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and legislation and to maintain a safe, clean and tidy learning environment. This will include providing first aid as and when required. 4. Take responsibility for the safe management of materials, chemicals, tools, equipment and instrumentation according to the levels of associated risk during the ordering, storage, use and disposal process with reference to COSHH Regulations and other relevant H&S legislation. 5. Update risk assessments for specific studio use and processes. 6. Deal with materials, tools and equipment for studios sessions including keeping a record of all materials used in order to effectively manage stock levels, ordering, unloading of delivered materials, preparation for sessions, issuing to students and monitoring its use, in compliance with H&S and COSHH regulations. 7. Understand and provide advice to students and staff on relevant legislation, policies and procedures that have an impact upon the role and service, including assisting candidates to compile portfolios in accordance with the requirements of the awarding organisation. 8. Meet regularly with lecturers, to understand the requirements of the provision. 9. Undertake training alongside other curriculum staff in preparation to deliver the new or updated qualifications. In addition all post holders will be required to be trained to act as Fire Marshals and First Aiders. Application Requirements To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing: A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained. Information on all relevant education and qualifications. Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people. Benefits Click here to view MidKent College benefits.