Art, Textiles & Photography Technician

Harper Green School; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Green School invites applications for a School Art, Textiles & Photography Technician to support the Art and Photography departments. The role covers coordinating practical technology resources and helping deliver the curriculum.

The post is permanent, 25 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, 8:30am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday. We seek flexible, punctual, reliable, well-organised applicants who can work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Flexible, punctual, reliable and well organised.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate use of practical technology resources and facilities across Art and Photography.
• Assist with delivering the Art and Photography curriculum requirements.
• Prioritise and manage tasks as they arise in a varied role.

Job description

Art, Textiles & Photography Technician
Salary: Grade C scp 5 to 6 - £15,290 to £15,533 per annum
(Full time equivalent salary: £26,427 to £26,847)
Term time plus 5 days
Permanent

25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am 1:30pm

Harper Green School wish to appoint a School Art, Textiles & Photography Technician to join our team.
We are seeking a conscientious and energetic person with a wide range of practical skills. You will work across both the Art and Photography departments, coordinating the use of practical technology resources and facilities. You will also provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Art and Photography curriculum.
The day to day role is extremely varied and you will need to be able to adapt and prioritise jobs as they arise.
Applicants will need to be flexible, punctual, reliable, well organised and able to clearly communicate with students and staff in a calm and professional manner. You must be able to work upon your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Required as soon as possible
Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.