Are you an experienced maker with a passion for supporting creative practice? We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Instructor (Making) to join our Technical Services team at our White City campus on a part-time maternity cover contract until August 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, supporting students, researchers and academic staff to realise ambitious creative projects through expert technical guidance, workshop support and the development of Making facilities.

About the role

As Technical Instructor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our Making workshops, with a particular focus on bench-based making and supporting work in wood and metal. Working closely with the Lead Technical Instructor and Technical Coordinator, you'll help maintain an inspiring, safe and well-equipped environment that enables experimentation, learning and innovation.

You'll provide practical demonstrations, technical advice and one-to-one support, helping users of all experience levels develop their skills and find creative solutions to complex technical challenges. You'll also contribute to the ongoing development of our Making facilities, supporting the introduction of new equipment, creating learning resources and promoting best practice across the workshops.

The role also includes supporting exhibitions, events and installations, maintaining equipment, contributing to risk assessments and ensuring the highest standards of workshop health and safety.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong practical making skills with excellent communication and a collaborative approach.

You'll bring:

• Practical knowledge and experience of working with a range of materials, including wood, metal and plastics.
• Experience delivering technical instruction, demonstrations and workshop guidance to a diverse range of users.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety, including risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine commitment to supporting learning, teaching and creative practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to work collaboratively within a busy technical team.

Experience of creating online learning materials or digital technical resources would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to become part of a highly skilled technical community supporting world-leading art and design education. You'll work alongside talented colleagues and ambitious students, helping to shape innovative making practices within an inclusive and collaborative environment.

If you're passionate about making, enjoy sharing your expertise, and thrive in a creative workshop setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing for applications at 11.59pm on Sunday 19th July 2026

Interviews are expected to take place 28/29 July 2026

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Programme/Department: Technical

Salary: £38,738 to £43,571 per annum pro rata
21 hours per week, maternity cover for up to a year

Programme Overview:

Curating is a creative, dynamic, and diverse practice, evolving constantly in response to contemporary artists, cultural practitioners, and the expectations of today’s audiences. The Curating Contemporary Art MA (CCA) at the Royal College of Art (RCA) is a highly influential and internationally renowned programme. Our community of students and alumni, spanning over 47 countries, actively contributes to the global understanding and practice of curating. Our programme emphasizes collaborative, peer-to-peer learning, fostering a network of professionals collectively shaping contemporary art curation.

Purpose of the Post:

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner and educator in curatorial practice to join our Curating Contemporary Art programme. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of the one-year Masters Degree, as detailed in the programme specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development and Delivery: Engage with the transnational and transcultural context of curatorial practice, contributing to curriculum discussions and developing pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
• Teaching and Mentorship: Deliver lectures, workshops, seminars, and critical reviews, teaching from your own established practice and research across CCA and other RCA programmes.
• Collaborative Working: Demonstrate enthusiasm for team-based programme delivery, flexible teaching, and working collectively with colleagues.
• Research and Practice: Pursue high-level research and practice, securing funding opportunities, and involving colleagues in collaborative projects to enhance the programme’s research culture.
• Programme Promotion: Actively promote the programme, staff, and students through public events, conferences, and projects, supporting recruitment and alumni relations.
• Administrative Duties: Undertake necessary administrative tasks related to teaching and programme management.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Relevant Academic Background: A first degree in a relevant specialism, and preferably a postgraduate qualification or PhD in a related discipline.
• Teaching Excellence: Commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for a diverse student body.
• Experience and Engagement: Evidence of ability and enthusiasm for working with students across theory and practice, and experience in developing and delivering courses.
• Research and Practice: A recognized international profile in curatorial practice, with a proven record of research and practice operating at a high level.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds, and contribute to team-based programme delivery.
• Public Engagement: Active interest in promoting the programme through public events, and the ability to act as a positive advocate for the RCA.

Please see the information pack for more details.

Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of curatorial practice at the Royal College of Art!

Closing for applications at 11.59pm on 27 July 2026

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 10 August 2026

Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026

Programme/Department: Academic

Salary: £55,040 to £61,322 per annum pro rata
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