Technician (Art & Photography)

Job Title :  Technician (Art & Photography) Actual Annual Salary : £26,124 - £28,473 Based on term time only weeks + Inset days Full Time Equivalent Salary : Grade B - £26,798 - £29,208 Based on Full Time hours, all year round. Contract Type : Permanent, Part Time, Term Time only plus Inset Days Hours : Part Time, 32.5 hours per week (working pattern to be discussed at interview) Provisional Start Date : 9 November 2026 We are seeking a proactive, creative and hands-on individual to join our thriving Art, Photography and Drama department as a Technician. Our Creative Arts provision has gone from strength to strength, and we are proud of the opportunities, facilities and experiences we are able to offer our students. We are now looking for someone who shares our genuine enthusiasm for the arts and wants to play an active role in the continued development of the department. The successful candidate will work across Art, Photography and Drama, supporting staff and students with the preparation and organisation of practical lessons, performances, exhibitions and creative projects. Our specialist facilities include dedicated Art teaching spaces, a separate printing area and kiln facilities; a dedicated Photography studio; and a Drama Hall with stage and specialist lighting. The role therefore offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to work across a broad range of creative disciplines. Working closely with the Curriculum Lead and teaching staff, you will play an important role in maintaining these specialist spaces, preparing materials and resources, supporting the use of equipment and ensuring our creative environments are safe, organised and inspiring places for students to work. We are particularly keen to appoint someone who wants to become part of the wider life of the Academy. Alongside the core technician role, we would welcome someone with a real love of the arts who is enthusiastic about working with young people and willing to contribute to our extracurricular offer by supporting or leading a creative activity once a week. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys practical and creative work, takes pride in what they do and would like to make a visible contribution to a growing and ambitious Creative Arts department. About You: You will have Good literacy and numeracy competency, including GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, or equivalent qualifications. A relevant qualification and/or practical experience within Art, Photography, Drama or a related field. Practical experience of following processes and procedures and working safely within specialist environments. An understanding of safe working practices, including the handling and use of specialist materials and equipment. Experience, confidence or a willingness to learn how to use relevant creative equipment, which could include kilns, printing equipment, photography equipment, studio lighting, theatrical lighting or stage equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organisational and problem-solving skills. A positive, flexible and proactive approach. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the Academy, including supporting our extracurricular Creative Arts provision. Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. About Tewkesbury Academy: Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with a student body of more than 1,000 and upwards of 150 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year. The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school. Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best. Why work at CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orient