Location: | London |
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Salary: | £38,186 to £42,953 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 4th April 2025 |
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Closes: | 5th May 2025 |
Job Ref: | 034-25 |
The Royal College of Art is the world’s leading institution for postgraduate art and design education. With a focus on fostering innovation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, the RCA attracts the most talented individuals in the arts and design fields. The Graduate Diploma programme offers students a unique opportunity to explore and develop their creative practice across a range of media and disciplines. The Graduate Diploma Making facilities include equipment for working with wood, metal, plastics and fabric. The team also provides training and support in a variety of software such as Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere. We expect significant knowledge in a variety of these areas and ideally a good working knowledge across all.
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Technical Instructor will support the Lead Technical Instructor as part of the team responsible for the daily operation of the Making Space—the dedicated technical facility for the Graduate Diploma programme. This hands-on role offers technical support and instructional guidance across a broad range of physical and digital processes, helping students integrate diverse methods into their creative projects. You will contribute to the effective running of the Making Space, ensuring the availability of resources and workspaces that support academic delivery, student learning, and Research Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (RKEI) activities.
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Why Join The Royal College of Art?
As a Technical Instructor at RCA, you will work in a dynamic, world-class environment at the heart of cutting-edge art and design education. You’ll have the opportunity to work with inspiring students and contribute to a diverse range of creative practices. The role offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and a chance to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking institution.
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