Position at West Dean College

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ceramics and Related Materials
West Dean College
Edward James Foundation
West Sussex, UK

The Edward James Foundation is a charitable educational trust
located on the 6,400 acre West Dean Estate in beautiful West Sussex
countryside near Chichester, specialising in the practical teaching
of conservation and the creative and visual arts.  As well as being
a respected educational institution; the historic house and
collections, the stunning grounds and gardens open to the public,
and the year round events and exhibitions make West Dean truly
unique.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic
conservation professional to be the Graduate Teaching Assistant in
the Ceramics and Related Materials programmes.  Under the direction
of the Programme Leader, this role will provide supervision and
tuition of students and oversight of the studios, workshops and
equipment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years practical experience
in the conservation of ceramics and related materials gained in a
commercial or museum context.  Crucial to the role is the ability to
approach with confidence and ethical best practice, the treatment of
a range of conservation problems commonly encountered, and to be
able to assist students with the evaluation and delivery of
treatments.  Supervisory experience is also required.

For the full job description, person specification and terms and
conditions of employment, please contact
Katharine.Osborne<-at->westdean<.>org<.>uk.

The closing date for applications is 15 February 2016.  We
anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 22 February 2016.


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