Job description
The role of Designer in Residence at Christ’s Hospital is a transformative addition to the staffing of The Doyle School of Design Technology. It is an opportunity for a Design/Engineering Graduate who has potential interest in education to spend a year gaining experience in the sector whilst developing their own projects that contribute to our pupils understanding of the commercial design world.
This one year fixed term appointment, commencing in late August 2024, would be ideal as a sandwich/placement year or postgraduates who are studying/have studied a degree within a relevant field.
The Designer in Residence works alongside the existing team of four full-time Design Technology staff, assisting them in the delivery and development of this highly successful and popular subject.
The main elements to which the Designer in Residence will contribute are in the support and extension of ambition in design, creativity and engineering of examination year pupils. This will occur in timetabled lessons alongside the allocated teachers, presence in two evening support sessions we already run and small group design tutorials.
All meals during term-time when on duty are provided as part of the package and there is accommodation on site available. The salary will bepaid across the whole contract.
Additional Benefits
Discounted membership of the sports centre, close to Gatwick Airport with central London and the south coast less than an hour by train. Free onsite parking, train station 5 mins walk, excellent facilities.
What we are looking for
- A positive approach to learning, a caring and enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work in a team and a willingness to participate fully in the broader life of this busy boarding community is essential.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake at least one evening duty in a boarding house each week.
- This is an ideal post for an outstanding individual considering teaching as a profession in future.
- The successful applicant will demonstrate analytical, creative and technical flair within the design process, from analysis/research, conceptual work, practical modelling through to final realisation.
- Graphical/presentation skills will be of a high standard, with effective use of both traditional sketch/render techniques and CAD.
- Whilst being a highly creative designer is valued, candidates who can prove their engagement with more complex engineering principles and manufacturing technology are very desirable.
- Confidence with a basic range of wood, metal and plastics machinery is necessary. Training opportunities will be available to meet statutory requirements, and it will be arranged for the Designer in Residence to attend external training to achieve accredited levels in basic workshop safety and competence as necessary.
- Confident verbal communication coupled with a good sense of humour and patience is vital.
- Organised and able to work to deadlines and targets.
- An interest in programmable electronics (such as Arduino etc) would be desirable, though not essential.
- We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Accepted degree subjects
- art and design
- engineering management
Additional job details
- Location
- Horsham
- Salary
- £15,500
all meals in term time, accommodation and utilities
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
How to apply
Applications will close at 9am on closing date
Interviews will take place at the School shortly after the closing date.
Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.
Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process.
No agencies.
Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Registered Charity No. 1120090.
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Closing date: 10 May 2024