Visual and Creative Arts Technician

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Rochdale Sixth Form College is seeking a proactive Visual & Creative Arts Technician to support Photography, Graphics, Music and Drama. You will provide technical and practical help for lessons, performances, exhibitions and enrichment activities, while maintaining equipment and delivering sound, lighting and AV support for events.

The role requires ICT proficiency, the ability to work independently or in a team, and willingness to work evenings or during examinations as needed.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Experience in lighting, sound, stage management, photography, video or creative arts technology.
• Strong ICT skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to support evening events, performances and examinations when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and practical support for lessons, performances, productions, exhibitions and enrichment activities.
• Maintain specialist equipment and support photography studios.
• Deliver sound, lighting and AV support for events.

Skills

Lighting techniques

Sound equipment

Stage management

Photography support

Video support

ICT skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

About this Role

Visual & Creative Arts Technician

Are you a creative and technically skilled individual with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential?

Rochdale Sixth Form College is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Visual & Creative Arts Technician to join our highly successful Creative Arts department.

Working across Photography, Graphics, Music and Drama, you will provide technical and practical support for lessons, performances, productions, exhibitions and enrichment activities. From maintaining specialist equipment and supporting photography studios to delivering sound, lighting and AV support for events, this is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of an outstanding college.

At Rochdale Sixth Form College, part of Altus Education Partnership, our values of Resilience, Support, Fairness and Compassionate Rigour underpin everything we do. We are committed to helping every student achieve their academic potential through high expectations, exceptional support and a positive culture.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Holds a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject
• Has experience in one or more areas including lighting, sound, stage management, photography, video or creative arts technology
• Possesses strong ICT skills and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff
• Is organised, self‑motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Is flexible and willing to support evening events, performances and examinations when required

Why join us?

• Be part of an Outstanding Sixth Form College
• Work within a supportive and high-performing Creative Arts team
• Access high-quality training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for career development across Altus Education Partnership
• Make a real difference to the lives and aspirations of young people

Start Date: Immediate

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd or 9th November 2026

Altus Education Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Altus Education Partnership ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.