Art & Media Technician (0.5)

East Lancashire Learning Group; Pendleton; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a workplace pension scheme –

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson & Colne College, invites applications for an Art & Media Technician (0.5), permanent, part-time in the Creative & Digital department. The role focuses on supporting Art & Media teaching, with duties including photosilkscreens prep, classroom setup and assisting with visual imaging software.

The post is based primarily at Nelson & Colne College, with potential travel across sites; term-time only, 36 weeks, 17.5 hours per week. Closing date 4 October 2026.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Photosilkscreens prep

Classroom setup

Exam/display mounting

Art & Media practice awareness

Education

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

Tools

Visual imaging software

Job description

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
• 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
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team

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.