Photography Technician (34 weeks a year)

The Photography Technician’s main responsibility is to provide support to teachers in the Photography Department and to liaise with the Head of Department to ensure the efficient running of the School’s day-to-day timetabled lessons, extra-curricular activities, and enrichment workshops.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

1. Keeping an inventory of equipment and materials and ordering as required.
2. Organisation of resources.
3. Preparing Health and Safety reports, risk assessments, and material safety data sheets (MSDS, COSHH).
4. The preparation, in advance, of materials and equipment for lessons.
5. A commitment to the ongoing and emerging needs of the Photography Department to ensure that a safe environment is always maintained.
6. General administration as directed by the Subject Leader.
7. Mounting and display of Photography work for exhibition.
8. Organisation of the routine maintenance of equipment and machinery.
9. Support with the planning and delivery of extended opportunities, such as promotional material, competitions, workshops, and trips (when required).
10. Keeping the Photography Department clean, tidy, and free from clutter.
11. Undertaking appropriate development and training as agreed with the Head of Department.
12. Keeping abreast of developments relevant to photography.
13. Liaising with internal support departments including Facilities and Housekeeping, as well as academic departments, to build relationships and facilitate the exchange of information.
14. Attendance at all Focus Days (6 per year).
15. Supporting required times in the department, such as all examination days, to assist invigilation and equipment needs.
16. Undertaking any duties reasonably requested by the Head of Department.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Higher Level qualifications in photography or another creative subject at A Level and beyond.
• Desire to work with young people.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to take direction.
• Some digital experience, including post-production methods/apps.
• Team player with flexibility in daily tasks.

Desirable:

• Higher Level qualifications in photography or a related subject such as Film Studies.
• Confidence in leading a Photography Club.
• Experience of setting up exhibitions, including window mounting.
• Darkroom experience and knowledge of traditional techniques.
• Willingness to go above and beyond.