Art & Media Technician (0.5)

Nelson and Colne College Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Sick pay

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is seeking an Art & Media Technician (0.5) to join the Creative & Digital department on a permanent part-time basis. You will provide technical support for Art and Media teaching, with a focus on photosilkscreen preparation and classroom setup, across college sites as required.

The role requires four GCSEs including Maths and English, plus desirable qualifications in Art & Media.

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)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the teaching of Art and Media with responsibility for preparation of photosilkscreens
• Assist with classroom set-ups, ordering of stock
• Assist in the usage of computer software for visual imaging
• Prepare/organise the safe storage, usage, disposal and ordering of equipment/materials
• Mount, present work for exams, displays and exhibitions

Skills

Photosilkscreens

Visual imaging software

Presentation of work

Art & Media practice

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Dip HE/HND/BA in Art & Media

Tools

Visual imaging software

Job description

The Vacancy

Art & Media Technician (0.5)

Salary: Up to £9,940 (£26,469.51 FTE) per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 17.5 per week

Working Weeks: Term-time only - 36 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Nelson & Colne College

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4 October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

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.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Technician in our Creative & Digital department, focusing on Art & Media to join the team on a part-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson & Colne College but may be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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

What We Are Looking For:

• 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)

What We Offer in Return:

• 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

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

The Benefits

Pay & Conditions

Rewards & Recognition

Facilities & Working Environment

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Documents

5. HR - ELLG Rewards Scheme.pdf - Download

2. Job Description - Art & Media Technician.pdf - Download