Specialist Technician Learning and Teaching Interior Futures

UAL are looking for sickness cover for our Specialist Technician (Learning & Teaching) Interior Futures Studio Role. Joining the Interior Futures Technical team 3 days a week, supporting students across Camberwell & Chelsea Colleges.

Purpose of the Role

As Specialist Technician (Learning & Teaching) Interior Futures, you will provide professional expertise, guidance and advice and contribute to the delivery of learning activities across Camberwell & Chelsea College as part of the technical team co delivering alongside academic colleagues.

You will provide technical expertise for student learning, informal and formal training and instruction, and the development of students proficiency with specialist techniques and software. Delivering software teaching and demonstrations to cohorts of students across the Interior Futures Programme which spans BA, MA & Graduate Diploma level.

You will also contribute critical input to student concept and creative intention, including giving feedback to students with reference to appropriate learning outcomes of the course or project.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Supervise learning activities, providing expert guidance and advice to students, helping students to identify and supply appropriate techniques, processes, softwares, resources and equipment to meet learning outcomes.
• Provide formal or informal sessions to students that may include demonstration, instruction with a process/technique, coaching for the development and proficiency of a particular skill, technique or process.
• Provide detailed feedback to students and contribute critical input to student concept and expressive/creative intention in relation to agreed Course Learning Outcomes and demonstrate a high level of independent responsibility for the diagnosis and resolution of problems and creative/artistic challenges met with the execution of that work.
• Contribute and collaborate with fellow Technical Team members as required to ensure the key priorities and levels of service are met successfully, such as compliance with Health and Safety, maintenance and repairs of equipment, liaising with team members, Studio & Technical Managers.
• Contribute to planning, development and delivery of learning activities supporting student learning and research, liaising with Course Leaders and academic staff both informally and formally.
• Contribute to the project planning and delivery of exhibitions and events within the College and be involved with the design, production and development of appropriate teaching and learning materials to suit own specific areas of specialist activity and service delivery.

• Studio Manager Interior Futures

• Specialist Technicians

• Technical Manager Design

• Academic Staff- Interior Futures Programmes

• Student

• Perform duties and tasks consistent within the scope and grade of your role as reasonably may be expected and assigned to you from anywhere within the university.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role.
• Work in accordance with the University’s Staff Charter and Dignity at Work Policy and anti-racism plans, promoting equality diversity and inclusion in your work.
• Make full use of all information and communication technologies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness.
• Contribute to the University’s Climate Action Plan and Social Purpose Strategy which sets out our principles, commitments and goals towards climate justice and our socio-environmental purpose.

• BA Level or equivalent relevant qualification in subject such as Interior Design, Architecture or equivalent industry experience.
• Technical & Comprehensive knowledge of AutoCAD & its application in an Interiors setting.
• Strong demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with other relevant software such as Revit or Sketch Up (desirable)  
• Industry knowledge of architectural conventions & drawing standards, such as lineweight, dimensions, scales, layouts, sections & technical drawing packages.
• PG Cert in Creative Education or relevant experience working in a Higher Education Institution (desirable)

• Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media. Including explaining technical terms commonly in use in own area of work.
• Maintain a positive and courteous attitude while interacting with students, academic teams and other colleagues across the university.

• Uses effective teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent pedagogy and inclusivity.

• Plans, prioritises & organises work to achieve objectives on time to be a reliable, timely and consistent member of the team.

• Fosters inclusive and constructive team work, collaborating and working effectively and respectfully within a team and across a range of professional groups

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with students, making a significant contribution an making them feel comfortable t approach for 1:1 sessions/training