Variable Hours Technician – Media

The School of Creative Industries at Kingson College are seeking a Variable Hours Technician to provide general technical support for effective curriculum delivery as part of the Media team. This will involve the effective management of specialist media resources and working with other technicians, administrative staff, teachers and students to ensure the delivery of high quality education.

You’ll carry out work in the School of the Creative Industries with a focus on supporting media curriculum delivery; supervision and maintenance of audio-visual equipment, classrooms and TV studios, and facilitating safe access to college resources for students. This role will be based mainly within the Media section, although remains part of a larger curriculum support team with a requirement to fulfil wider obligations within the School when needed.

As our Media technician, we’d like you to hold a qualification in a relevant specialism ideally at Level 4 or above and have good working knowledge of specialist media equipment and resources, including evidence of understanding relevant Health and Safety regulations and experience of effectively using Microsoft applications, including the Adobe suite.

An enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you’ll have a positive mind-set evident in previous roles, able to work well under pressure and to agreed deadlines. Adaptable and flexible, you’ll be able to work in an environment of change and development, able to work evenings and other days/hours with reasonable notice.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Working days and hours may vary throughout the academic year depending on the needs of the School.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 29th May 2025. 

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.