About this role
The Role
Kingston School of Art is seeking a technically skilled and motivated individual to join its Printmaking, Letterpress and Book Arts Workshop team on a fixed-term basis. Working collaboratively with technicians, the postholder will provide technical support and guidance to students, with particular responsibility for the Letterpress and Book Arts facilities.
The balance of responsibilities will reflect the successful candidate’s existing skills and experience and may develop according to workshop needs. The role will involve supporting students at different levels through inductions and one-to-one guidance, helping them develop technical skills, project work, experimentation and creative practice.
The postholder will contribute to the smooth running of the workshop, maintaining a safe, supportive and well-organised learning environment and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.
The Person
We are looking for a creative individual with substantial practical experience in a Letterpress and/or Book Arts workshop. You should have strong technical knowledge and practical competence in relevant processes, techniques and equipment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with particular expertise in either area; training and support will be provided to develop skills across both.
Experience of supporting teaching and learning within an educational institution would be advantageous. You will have a strong understanding of health and safety in workshop environments and a commitment to safe working practices.
Knowledge of other printmaking processes, including Screenprinting, Intaglio, Relief, Monoprint and Risography, would be desirable. You should be confident working with students of varying experience levels and able to provide clear, patient and effective technical guidance.
Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A student-centred approach and commitment to helping students develop their technical abilities and produce high-quality work are central to the role.
You will also contribute to an inclusive and engaging learning environment, encouraging experimentation and creative development in line with the Faculty’s ethos of ‘Thinking Through Making’.
The Faculty
Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a long-standing reputation as one of the UK’s leading art and design institutions. The Faculty combines creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with extensive partnerships across the creative and cultural industries.
KSA benefits from its position within a university, enabling cross-disciplinary collaboration across areas including health, business, engineering, humanities and social sciences. Ranked in the top five per cent globally for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA has internationally recognised alumni, strong courses and research, and partnerships with organisations including the ICA, Design Museum and BFI. International collaborations include the Indian Institute of Art and Design and Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.
The Faculty offers a diverse and stimulating environment for cross-disciplinary teaching, research and creative practice.
Further information
This is a fixed term position for up to 12 months, part-time hours 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week). The starting salary is £20,404.20 (60% pro rata to £34,007 per annum). The position is expected to start in late January/ early February 2027.
This post is available to cover maternity leave and is expected to be held for the full duration. However, should the substantive post-holder choose to return to work earlier, this appointment may be terminated, subject to a one-month notice period.
Interviews are expected to be held on 11th November 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Kate Jenkins, Printmaking, Letterpress and Bookarts Workshop Manager.