Curriculum Technician in Art & Design
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Position Overview & Specifications
Curriculum Technician in Art & Design
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£12.62 - £13.05 – Hourly Rate Depending on experience & qualifications
Based across St Albans & Welwyn Garden City Campus
Oaklands College are recruiting an experienced Art and Design technician to support across a range of areas within the department, with some focus on Fashion & Textiles, Photography, Printmaking, 3D Design, Ceramics all being a requirement. The successful candidate will have knowledge of all areas
Person Specification:
- Organised and Proactive
- Wide range of knowledge of ceramic processes
- Basic knowledge of pattern cutting
- The successful candidate will be confident in the use of machinery and its maintenance, including sewing machines, overlockers, pottery wheels and kilns
- Excellent awareness of Health and Safety procedures
- The ability to work as a team
Closing Date: 12th February 2023
Interview Date: To be confirmed
What we offer:
- Automatic entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
- Free onsite parking
- Subsided onsite restaurant with daily Menus emailed across!
- A Cycle scheme and discounted Gym membership
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under represented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and disabled candidates.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Curriculum Technician in Art & Design roles across Oaklands College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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