Photography Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected art school in Glasgow seeks a skilled Photography Technician to support students through technical workshops and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for creative learning. Ideal candidates will have practical photographic experience and knowledge in both digital and analogue practices. This role is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with students and contribute to a vibrant artistic community.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical photographic experience.
• Experience supporting students in photographic techniques.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical workshops and demonstrate equipment.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive photographic environment.
• Collaborate with students and staff to support creative learning.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Problem-solving in creative environments

Digital photographic practice

Analogue photographic practice

Health and safety practices

Education

Qualification equivalent to QCF Level 5

3 years in a photography-related technical role

Tools

Studio lighting

Large-format printing

Job description

Photography Technician

Technical Support Department

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ

Grade 5, £31,637 - £36,130 per annum pro rata

Permanent 0.8 FTE (28 hours)

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Photography Technician to join our vibrant technical support team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an active role within one of the UK’s most respected art schools, supporting students as they explore and develop their creative practice using both analogue and digital photographic processes.

As Photography Technician, you will support learning by leading technical workshops, demonstrating equipment and processes, and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and well-resourced photographic environment. You will contribute to the creative culture of GSA by working/collaborating closely with students, fellow technicians and academic staff.

This role is ideal for individuals with extensive practical photographic experience and a passion for working in an educational environment. You’ll be supporting a wide range of learners, encouraging technical experimentation while ensuring best practice in health and safety.

Key qualities we’re looking for:

A collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting creative learning
A proactive approach to problem-solving in creative environments Interest or experience in arts-related making and health and safety practices
Ability to adapt and support students with a wide range of technical abilities and needs

About You

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

You may have:

A qualification equivalent to QCF Level 5 in a relevant field, or extensive relevant professional experience (e.g. 3 years in a photography-related technical role or 1+ years as a Photography technician in an education setting)
Strong experience supporting students or training others in photographic techniques
A strong working knowledge of both digital and Analogue photographic practice including studio lighting and large-format printing
Awareness of health and safety practices in workshop environments (e.g. COSHH, risk assessments)
An interest in photobook-making, animation, or moving image would be an advantage.
Whether you’re looking to grow your career in technical arts education or bring your industry experience into a new context, this role offers the chance to contribute to an exciting, creative community, while continuing to develop your own professional skills.

Join us at the Glasgow School of Art and become part of a team that values creativity, care, and community. For further details and the person specification, please download the job description below.

Download: Photography Technician.pdf

Benefits of working at GSA: Benefits of Working at GSA.pdf

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Wednesday 13th August 2025

Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 21st August 2025

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

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