Temporary Visual Arts Technician - until 16th January 2026

New College Pontefract; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pontefract is seeking a Temporary Technician for Art Courses. The role involves supporting day-to-day activities, overseeing students' 2D and 3D projects, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge of Art and Design equipment and strong organisational skills. Benefits include competitive working conditions and support for professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working policies

Annual wellbeing day

Funded professional development opportunities

Access to wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Special knowledge of a range of Art and Design equipment.
• Strong maintenance and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Art teachers to support day-to-day running of the teaching space.
• Offer guidance and supervision to students in 2D and 3D projects.
• Maintain Art and Design equipment and manage ordering of materials.

Skills

Knowledge of Art and Design equipment

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Temporary Technician for our Art Courses. The focus of the role is to work in partnership with Art teachers in the day to day running of a busy teaching space and to support practical workshops. The successful candidate will be able to offer guidance and some supervision to students in the making of 2D and 3D projects. As technician, you will also be in charge of the maintenance of equipment and ordering of materials. For this position you will be partly based within our Foundation Arts Studio which is located at the Trust Headquarters in Normanton, and partly based at the main site in Pontefract. You will need special knowledge in a range of Art and Design equipment, with the ability to maintain equipment, excellent personal and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate with students and staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Art teachers to support the day-to-day running of a busy teaching space and assist with practical workshops.
• Offer guidance and some supervision to students in the making of 2D and 3D projects.
• Maintain Art and Design equipment and manage ordering of materials.
• Operate across two sites: Foundation Arts Studio (Trust Headquarters, Normanton) and the main site (Pontefract).

Qualifications

• Special knowledge of a range of Art and Design equipment.
• Strong maintenance and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff at all levels.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and special leave policies
• Lieu days and annual wellbeing day
• Funded CPD and professional development opportunities
• Strong track record of internal promotion
• Access to wellbeing support and occupational health services
• Cycle to Work Scheme and technology purchase scheme
• Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Free on-site parking (at most locations)

Application and Safeguarding

New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study. New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 1 October 2025.

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