Lead Technical Instructor in Future Materials (maternity cover for up to 1year)

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Job Summary

Role: Lead Technical Instructor – Future Materials – Maternity cover Salary: £49,680 – £53,756 (Grade 8) Duration: Maternity cover (12 months FTC) Hours: Full-time, 35hrs per week Location: London – Onsite, Kensington Campus

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, adaptable, and highly motivated individual to manage the Sculpting, Mould Making, Casting and Bio Materials Department at the Royal College of Art. The department consists of two separate workshops, one specialising in Sculpting, Mould making and Casting for Art Fabrication and Product Development, the other a Bio Material laboratory, both unified by their forward-thinking approach to materials.

You will be an expert in the areas of sculpture, moulding, casting and art production, serving as the definitive source of knowledge in these areas, as well as leading a small multidisciplinary team of technical experts with wide-ranging specialisms. This role seeks to continue to support this team to further develop the strong culture of positive interdisciplinary collaboration across the RCA and lead in supporting student, staff and research projects within these specialisms.

Location

The RCA Kensington Campus, beside the historic Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Gardens.

Job Requirements

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about problem solving through hands-on teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have:

Experience managing and administering for the effective day-to-day operations within a similar workshop space.
A strong background and technical expertise in either sculpting, mould making, casting, silicones and resin, and composite materials, with a deep commitment to supporting experimental and practical work across a diverse range of materials and processes.
Experience providing highly skilled technical assistance, guidance and instruction for a wide variety of making processes to support complex project development.
The ability to motivate, lead and line manage a small team of dedicated technicians to ensure the effective provision and availability of specialist equipment, processes and work areas.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Lead Technical Instructor in Future Materials (maternity cover for up to 1year)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 18 Oct 2026

  • Location:
    London

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Job: Lead Technical Instructor in Future Materials (maternity cover for up to 1year)

Job: Lead Technical Instructor in Future Materials (maternity cover for up to 1year)

Organisation: The Royal College of Art

Postcode: sw7 2eu

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