Creative Arts Technician (Fashion)
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Department: Fashion
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Esher Sixth Form College
Compensation: The salary will be £27,733 per annum pro rata, inclusive of fringe area allowance
Description
If you love fashion and textiles, enjoy working in a creative environment and want a great work–life balance with around 13 weeks’ holiday each year, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
At Esher Sixth Form College, our Fashion and Textiles Department is a busy and creative environment, with around 110 students studying A Level Fashion and Textiles. We’re looking for a practical, organised and hands‑on Fashion and Textiles Technician to support our students and staff — preparing materials and equipment, supporting practical lessons and helping to keep our creative spaces organised, safe and inspiring.
This is a permanent, term‑time position, working 13 hours per week over Wednesday and Thursday, offering an excellent work–life balance and the opportunity to become an integral part of our Creative Arts team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare materials, equipment and workspaces for practical Fashion and Textiles lessons
- Support students with specialist techniques and equipment, including sewing, painting and screen printing
- Organise, clean and maintain equipment, materials and creative workspaces
- Help manage stock, resources and equipment, ensuring everything is ready for teaching and learning
- Support department displays, exhibitions and College events
- Work closely with teaching staff and the wider Creative Arts team to provide a safe, organised and inspiring environment
Why join us?
- 13 weeks of holiday each year – enjoy genuine work–life balance with time to rest, recharge or pursue your own creative projects
- Modern, purpose‑built facilities – including studios, darkroom access and professional‑grade photography equipment
- Passionate and motivated students – work with young people who are genuinely excited about photography and creativity
- A supportive, collaborative team – join a welcoming Creative Arts division that values teamwork, development and new ideas
- Professional development opportunities – access to training and chances to grow your technical and creative skills
- A college with an Outstanding reputation (Ofsted 2022) – join a workplace that’s professional, progressive and proud of what it achieves
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Creative Arts Technician (Fashion) in Thames Ditton employer: Esher Sixth Form College
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