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0.5 Art & Media Technician

0.5 Art & Media Technician

Nelson and Colne College

Lancashire

  • £19,116.79 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
26 September 2021

Job overview

0.5 Art & Media Technician 

Salary: Up to £19,116.79 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience 

Hours: 18.5 per week 

Site: Nelson and Colne College 

Closing Date: Midnight – Sunday 26th September 2021  

Interview Date: TBC



‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’


Our Organisation 

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. 


Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels. 


The Exciting Role 

The College Group is looking for a part-time 0.5 Art & Media Technician to join our dedicated Creative and Digital team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This role will be predominantly based at Nelson and Colne College however flexibility is required in this role as the successful candidate may also be required to travel across any of the College campuses. 


What You Will Be Doing

• To provide technical support for the teaching of Art and Media with particular responsibility for preparation of photosilkscreens 

• To assist with classroom set-ups, ordering of stock etc. 

• To assist in the usage of computer software for visual imaging

• To prepare/organise the safe storage, usage, disposal and ordering of equipment/materials associated with technical support

• To mount, present work for exams, displays and exhibitions

• To provide admin support to the wider team, as required



What We Are Looking For:

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C or above

• DIP HE/HND/BA in Art & Media (desirable) 

• Practical experience, awareness and understanding of Art & Media practice (desirable)

• Ability to prepare photosilkscreens (desirable)

• Ability to use computer software for visual imaging (desirable)

• Ability to mount and present work for exams, displays, exhibitions (desirable)





What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period

• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support

• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards

• Fantastic family friendly policies

• Free on-site parking on all College sites 

• Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/ 



How to Apply: 


Still Interested? 

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.  


Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/ 

Take me to the Application form: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/application-form/ 

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team on h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk 


*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website 


Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.




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About Nelson and Colne College

Nelson and Colne College, located in the town of Nelson, Lancashire, offers further education to 1,600 full-time students and 3,500 part-time adults. The college was founded during the reorganisation of education in Pendle in the early 1970s and created by the merger of several local sixth forms. 

Recent investments have included a £2m engineering facility, an all-weather sports pitch and gym, fully equipped science laboratories, and student study and social spaces. In January 2017, Nelson and Colne College launched a university centre to offer a range of higher education programmes in East Lancashire and beyond. 

Principal 

Amanda Melton 

Values and vision

Nelson and Colne College’s overarching vision is summed up in its commitment to “expanding horizons; excelling together; and always learning". It  promises to: put people at its centre; take care to understand each other’s individual qualities and needs; ensure that every single member of the college knows they matter; and celebrate individuality and recognise the strength of diversity.   

The college also promotes a “green” ethos among its students and staff, setting up a sustainability group to raise awareness of environmental issues. The whole college has signed up to challenging goals to reduce its carbon footprint.   

Ofsted report 

“The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities.” 

View Nelson and Colne College’s latest Ofsted report 

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