About Us:
Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.
With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.
The Role:
We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and organised Art & Design Technician to support the delivery, maintenance and development of learning resources and specialist equipment across our vibrant Art & Design Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a creative educational environment, supporting both staff and students across a range of disciplines including 3D Design, Photography, Graphics, Textiles and Fine Art.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our studios, workshops and specialist facilities operate safely and effectively, while helping students develop their creative and technical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support for Art & Design lessons, workshops and student projects.
Support screen printing, darkroom photography, laser cutting and 3D printing activities.
Prepare, maintain and safely operate specialist equipment and materials.
Assist staff and students with Adobe Creative Suite and creative technologies.
Maintain safe working practices, including COSHH and Health & Safety compliance.
Set up classrooms, workshops and resources for lessons and exhibitions.
Clean, organise and restock art materials, tools and equipment.
Assist with displays, exhibitions and installation of student artwork.
Maintain inventories, supplier records and departmental resources.
Support educational visits, technical demonstrations and student inductions.
Provide administrative and reprographics support where required.
Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion and student wellbeing at all times.
Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
Level 3 qualification in Art & Design or a related subject.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
Experience working in an Art & Design, workshop or educational environment.
Knowledge of health & safety procedures and COSHH regulations.
Ability to use and maintain specialist art equipment and tools.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop.
Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to support and work positively with students and staff.
Willingness to learn new technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing.
Enhanced DBS clearance required.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
**Please note that we do not accept CVs**
Closing Date: 24th May 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Newham College of Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.