Art Psychotherapy Technician

Reporting to: Head of Department - Naomi Thompson, The technician will be responsible for assisting students on Art Therapy courses with the practical element of their studies and helping to maintain the studio spaces in which they produce artwork. The post-holder is responsible for facilitating the creative and critical practices of students using the Ceramics Art Practice Area, fostering an environment that is rich, engaging, and conducive to experimentation and the development of students' work. The post-holder will help facilitate the course tutors in maintaining three studios used for experiential art-making sessions, liaising where necessary with Estates where cleaning and repairs are required. The post-holder will assist students with the installation of a final year exhibition, overseeing the safe preparation of the space and hanging of work while ensuring necessary tools and materials are at their disposal.,

• Offer guidance on a wide range of technical and creative ceramic making
processes and activities.
• Give expert advice on ceramic materials and processes as part of a
discussion around what the individual student aims to achieve.
• Lead students to and liaise with external commercial suppliers when projects
require external facilities.
• Provide expert technical tuition and demonstration of all tools and machinery
designated for student use
• Foster and maintain a dialogue with students throughout their period of study
in order to nurture the development of excellent artistic practice
• Develop and share with colleagues, knowledge, approaches, technical
experience, skills and understanding of methods Planning and Managing Resources
• Assist in the day-to-day management and operations of the A.P.A, such as
mixing glazes, receiving materials deliveries and recycling clay
• Pack and operate kilns with expert care for students' work while preventing
damage to kilns and furniture
• Help effectively manage the A.P.A's budget, maintaining a stock of materials
and other consumables
• Assist students in the purchase of on-site materials, endeavouring to recoup
expenditure whilst to maintaining fair pricing for students
• Help develop and implement systems for improving the effectiveness and
efficiency of the A.P.A
• Advise the department of proposed areas of investment with regard to
developments and innovations within the sector as well as trends in student demand.
• Maintain and develop the APA inventory., Ensure a relevant and stimulating learning environment, encouraging excellent
creative experimentation leading to world class learning outcomes
• Endeavour to maintain a safe working environment by instituting and maintaining
safe working practices and training students in accordance with these practices
• Endeavour to maintain a working environment that adheres to health and safety
requirements in the use of visual display equipment for both staff and students.
• Endeavour to supervise and monitor the activities of students whilst they are
working in the A.P.A
• Ensure that resources and equipment are kept in a well-maintained and safe
condition by monitoring safety and maintenance needs including tasking specialist engineers to undertake periodic servicing, repairs, and assessment of compliance to current regulations
• Ensure that students adopt a responsible, respectful, and professional manner in
their use of the facilities and interaction with laboratory staff.
• Assist the Department's Health & Safety representative in maintaining updated H&S
manuals
• Ensure that you are aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths' Regulations, Strategy, and
Objectives to work together to proactively advance Equality and Diversity
• At all times to help maintain a safe working environment by participating in training as
necessary and following the Goldsmiths' Health and Safety Codes of Practice and PolicyYou will be required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required.

A good work-related or level 3+ qualification that demonstrates a working A, C knowledge of the ceramic process Desirable Criteria 1 - Qualifications BTEC level 3 or higher, degree or postgraduate qualification in ceramics- A, C, I related course Essential Criteria 2 - Experience 2 years experience of ceramic studio maintenance and operation through A,I,R private practice or relevant work elsewhere Desirable Criteria 2 - Experience 5 years experience of ceramic studio maintenance and operation through A,I,R private practice or relevant work elsewhere Experience of relevant professional practice in Art Therapies A,I,R Essential Criteria 3 - Knowledge Safe loading and operation of kilns for firing of work A,I,R Understanding of how to mix glazes A,I,R Understanding of safe working practices and hazards presented by A,I,R essential materials and equipment Desirable Criteria 3 - Knowledge Understanding of slip-casting and/or 3D fabrication workflows A,I,R Essential Criteria 4 - Skills Knowledge of basic handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coiling A,I,R and slab-building Ability to mix and recycle clay A,I,R Excellent verbal and written communication skills A,I,R Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills A,I,R Desirable Criteria 4 - Skills Advanced handbuilding skills such as modelling, sculpting and production A,I,R of large format work Experience with and ability to teach wheel-throwing A,I,R

Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-leading centre of educational excellence where ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We're looking for inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growing personally in a true learning organisation. As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working to promote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students and staff can thrive.


• Competitive salary
• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work
loans
• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas and
Easter
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay
• Contractual sick pay provision
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7/365 confidential and
free advice, support, and information service on a range of personal, family, or workrelated matters.
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir
• On-site dining facilities
• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library
• Membership of Staff Diversity Networks: (Dis)Ability, Goldsmiths Race Equality
Group, LGBTQ+, Menopause, Parents and Carers, Women at Goldsmiths. (Staff are also encouraged to join networks as Allies should they wish to do so rather than as members)