Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a Media and Arts Technician to join our small team of technicians within the Media, and Creative Arts area. The successful applicant will have had experience of working in a visual arts setting and will possess skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, or textiles. Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work against deadlines are all essential attributes for this role. Experience of working in a college or school context would be an advantage.
The Curriculum Area
Media and Creative Arts is a vibrant curriculum area, which includes six A Level and three GCSE visual art specialist subjects, a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice, A Level and Level 3 Extended Certificate in Media as well as Music and Theatre Studies A Levels.
The area is led by a Curriculum Area Leader who is supported by a deputy and two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders. Together they ensure the provision of high-quality outcomes and excellent experiences for students and lead the on-going development of teaching, learning and assessment.
Media and Creative Arts is accommodated in a purpose-built arts centre and enjoys well-appointed modern studios, workshops and classrooms. We are a high-achieving department with excellent results and outstanding student experiences. Fundamental to our ethos is a commitment to respect, and to nourish students’ emerging creative identities whilst giving them teaching, learning and assessment structures that offer the best opportunities to understand their craft and accomplish their goals.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a permanent part-time, term-time post working 30 hours per week as soon as possible with a competitive salary on the SFCA support pay spine
The salary banding for this post will be 3 – 6 which ranges from £24,759 to £25,558 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary for this post is £17,430 but may be negotiated based on experience.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:
· Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
· Pension - Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), both of which are generous defined benefit pension schemes
· Staff well-being programme
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Annual flu vaccination
· Continual Professional Development
· Eyecare voucher scheme
· On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from the Vacancies section of our website at https://wqe.ac.uk/vacancies.
Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 30th August 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th September 2026. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only.
Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson
Principal
Pay: £24,759.00-£25,558.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
