Ceramics Technician

at  Activate Learning

WHO WE ARE:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE: CERAMICS TECHNICIAN

Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a Ceramics Technician to join our well-established Learning for Leisure team across our Woodley Hill House and Reading College campus. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing technical support for our well-equipped ceramics workshops to support our thriving ceramics provision.

Core duties will include:

• Ensuring the workshop is fully equipped and well-stocked in preparation for lessons
• Maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment in compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Firing students’ work and performing basic kiln maintenance.
• Recycling clay and mixing glazes.
• Conducting COSHH and Risk Assessments (training can be provided).

This is a part-time, term-time only post, with weekly hours mutually agreed upon to suit both the department’s and the technician’s needs.

• Woodley Hill House - 14 hours per week
• Reading College - 8 hours per week

The campuses are close to each other (approx. 5 min drive) and you would be reimbursed for travel between sites.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE?

• Knowledge of the technical aspects of ceramics and an understanding of relevant Health and Safety standards.
• A flexible approach to your duties, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
  We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to our team. If you have a passion for ceramics and a commitment to supporting our thriving ceramics provision, we would love to hear from you!