Visual Arts Technician
Part time - Up to 31 hours per week (negotiable), 40 weeks per year – (term time plus one week). You will be paid for 45.6 weeks per year pro rata over 12 months.
SFCA Support Spine Band 3, point 7 - currently £25,951 pro rata per annum
Fixed term contract up to 31st August 2027
To start 1st September 2026
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We currently have a vacancy for a Visual Arts Technician to support the Visual Arts team. This role involves supporting teachers to resource and run lessons in Art, Textiles, Graphic Design, Photography and 3D Design. You will be a practical, adaptable individual, who has the ability to organise and maintain workshop machinery and equipment both traditional and digital. You will also have a working knowledge (or willingness to learn) of CAD processes - 3D printing and laser cutting. Previous experience in working in a technical support role with students in a workshop is essential.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
● A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
● A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
● The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
● A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
● The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
● Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
● Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
● Free use of College Library resources.
● Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please see the candidate information pack. Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role. Completed applications should be forwarded to [email protected] by the closing date shown.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Interviews: 8th July 2026
Pay: Up to £25,951.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
