Technical Demonstrator: Etching and Lithography (Term Time Only)

We are seeking a Technical Demonstrator to support teaching, learning, and research within our specialist Printmaking facilities, with a focus on etching, photo-etching, lithography, relief printing and letterpress. 

The role involves providing specialist technical expertise, delivering practical demonstrations and training, and supporting students in the safe and effective use of printmaking techniques, equipment, materials, and workshop facilities. 

(This is a term-time only contract working 18.5 hours per week / 36 weeks per year)

About the Role

• Demonstrate the safe and effective practice of specialist etching, photoetching, letterpress, lithography, relief printmaking, and related printmaking processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Provide technical instruction, inductions, workshops, and one-to-one support to students and staff, enabling the development of practical printmaking skills and technical competence.
• Support students throughout the printmaking process, from image preparation and plate or stone production through to proofing, editioning, and final presentation.
• Operate and maintain specialist printmaking equipment, including presses, exposure units, processing areas, and associated workshop resources, undertaking routine maintenance and fault reporting where required.
• Advise students and staff on the selection and use of appropriate materials, papers, inks, plates, chemicals, and printmaking techniques to support a range of creative outcomes.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and workshop spaces for teaching sessions, ensuring facilities are organised, accessible, and ready for use.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, COSHH requirements, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Monitor and maintain workshop materials, stock levels, chemicals, and equipment records to support efficient workshop operations.
• Work collaboratively as part of the technical team, maintaining effective communication, record-keeping, and handovers to ensure consistent support and workshop delivery for students and staff.
• Support academic staff in the delivery of learning, teaching, exhibitions, open days, and other public-facing events.
• Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible printmaking practices through the appropriate use, storage, disposal, and recycling of materials and chemicals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of printmaking facilities, technical resources, and workshop practices to enhance the student experience and support innovation within the School.

About You

• Strong practical knowledge of etching, photoetching, lithography, letterpress, and relief printmaking, with proven experience of delivering technical practical sessions across these processes.
• Experience of operating and maintaining specialist printmaking equipment and facilities, including presses, exposure units, and associated technical resources.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical demonstrations, inductions, and practical activities that support teaching, learning, research, and student engagement.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team, maintaining clear communication and collaboration to ensure consistent support, and workshop delivery for students and staff.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within workshop and studio environments, including COSHH, risk assessment processes, and the safe handling, storage, and disposal of specialist materials and chemicals

Additional Information

Salary: Grade Ac1 - Starting from £14,065 rising to £15,616 per annum, pro rata £34,630 - £38,448

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. 

This is a term-time only contract working 18.5 hours per week / 36 weeks per year

Interview Date - w/c 16th November 2026

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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