Lead Technical Instructor in Future Materials (maternity cover for up to 1year)
The Royal College of Art Closing date: Sun, 18 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
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 Responsibilities
An interest in Biofabrication and technologies, and the future of material development.
A forward-thinking approach, with a focus on innovation and the continued support of the technician's advancement in these specialist areas.
A commitment to high-quality outcomes for both staff and students and a passion for experimental work and collaborative learning.
What will the job involve?
This role is based onsite in a specialist resource we call the Future Materials Workshops at the RCA's Kensington campus. It involves the day-to-day management of the space, including the line management of a small technical team. You will be an expert in the field of moulding and casting with extensive knowledge in sculpting, art fabrication and production. The role will require you to be responsible for ensuring the effective provision and availability of specialist equipment and work areas to support academic delivery, student learning, research, and knowledge exchange.
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- 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
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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
How to Apply
Please apply on our web site where you will see more details of this role. Closes at 11.59pm on 18.10.26.
- Contact name: Sandra Beaty
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Royal College of Art
Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world ‘s number 1 art & design university for a remarkable twelve consecutive years (QS World Subject Rankings 2024).