Art & Media Technician

Nelson and Colne College; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Generous annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is seeking a dedicated technical support assistant for Art & Media, focusing on photosilkscreen preparation and visual imaging software.

You will help with classroom setups, stock ordering, and the safe handling of equipment while supporting exam displays and exhibitions across college sites.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• DIP HE/HND/BA in Art & Media (desirable).
• Practical experience in Art & Media practice (desirable).
• Ability to prepare photosilkscreens (desirable).
• Ability to use computer software for visual imaging (desirable).
• Ability to mount and present work for exams, displays, exhibitions (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Art and Media teaching, focusing on photosilkscreen preparation.
• Assist with classroom set-ups and stock ordering.
• Assist in using computer software for visual imaging.
• Organise safe storage, usage, disposal and ordering of equipment/materials for technical support.
• Mount and present work for exams, displays and exhibitions.

Skills

Photosilkscreen prep

Visual imaging software use

Classroom setup assistance

Stock management

Art & Media practical awareness

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English (C/4 or above)

Dip HE / HND / BA in Art & Media (desirable)

Tools

Photoshop

Image editing software

Job description

Responsibilities

• To provide technical support for the teaching of Art and Media with particular responsibility for preparation of photosilkscreens
• To assist with classroom set‑ups, ordering of stock etc.
• To assist in the usage of computer software for visual imaging
• To prepare/organise the safe storage, usage, disposal and ordering of equipment/materials associated with technical support
• To mount, present work for exams, displays and exhibitions

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• DIP HE/HND/BA in Art & Media (desirable)
• Practical experience, awareness and understanding of Art & Media practice (desirable)
• Ability to prepare photosilkscreens (desirable)
• Ability to use computer software for visual imaging (desirable)Ability to mount and present work for exams, displays, exhibitions (desirable)
• This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.
• Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

Benefits

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites