Technician/Instructor in Art & Design
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Craven College Harmonised Pay Scale |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1US |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1505895 |
Summary
Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Technician/Instructor in Art & Design to assist with the preparation of equipment and resources to support the successful delivery of the curriculum in the Art and Design Area; maintaining, organising and servicing of machinery, tools and equipment. To provide an efficient and effective support service in the practical workshops and assessment areas. The ideal candidate prepare workshop tools, equipment and resources ready for practical sessions in Art and Design, as requested in advance by the tutors. The ideal candidate will also supervise student learning activities in a Learning Resource Centre, classroom, workshop, during field work, visits, placements or in any other designated learning situation.
Essential requirements:
Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
Minimum of level 2 relevant vocational qualification;
Minimum Level 3 Teaching Award in Education and Training, or willing to work towards;
BA Degree Level 6 qualification in Photography, Fashion and Textiles, Surface Pattern; 3D Design, Graphic Design, Media Make up or Fine Art
Expertise in operating a wide variety of Art and Design specialist tools, equipment and machinery, particularly in relation to photography, laser cutter, large format printer, 3D printer & photographic screen print. (Also, Fashion and Textiles, Surface Pattern, 3D Design, Graphic Design or Fine Art);
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.
Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Technician/Instructor in Art & Design to assist with the preparation of equipment and resources to support the successful delivery of the curriculum in the Art and Design Area; maintaining, organising and servicing of machinery, tools and equipment. To provide an efficient and effective support service in the practical workshops and assessment areas. The ideal candidate prepare workshop tools, equipment and resources ready for practical sessions in Art and Design, as requested in advance by the tutors. The ideal candidate will also supervise student learning activities in a Learning Resource Centre, classroom, workshop, during field work, visits, placements or in any other designated learning situation.
Essential requirements:
Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
Minimum of level 2 relevant vocational qualification;
Minimum Level 3 Teaching Award in Education and Training, or willing to work towards;
BA Degree Level 6 qualification in Photography, Fashion and Textiles, Surface Pattern; 3D Design, Graphic Design, Media Make up or Fine Art
Expertise in operating a wide variety of Art and Design specialist tools, equipment and machinery, particularly in relation to photography, laser cutter, large format printer, 3D printer & photographic screen print. (Also, Fashion and Textiles, Surface Pattern, 3D Design, Graphic Design or Fine Art);
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.
Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.