Job Description
Are you looking for a role where every day brings new creative possibilities? At Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, our Art and Photography team is a vibrant, energetic, and supportive community where ideas flow, experimentation is encouraged, and no two days are ever the same. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for someone who wants to immerse themselves in a hands-on creative environment and play a key role in enriching the artistic experiences of our students.
As our Art and Photography Technician, you’ll find yourself at the heart of our department—working alongside passionate teachers, supporting imaginative projects, and helping bring students’ ideas to life. From preparing materials for exciting practical lessons to experimenting with processes in our Art studios and Photography spaces, this is a role where your creativity and enthusiasm will make a real impact.
You’ll enjoy:
✨ A creative, collaborative team – You’ll join a department known for its positive atmosphere, shared ideas, and supportive ethos.
✨ A dynamic working day – No two days are the same; every lesson, project, and student brings something new.
✨ Hands-on involvement in Art and Photography – A perfect opportunity to work with a wide range of materials, equipment, and techniques.
✨ Professional development and growth – Ideal for anyone looking to build experience in the creative arts within an educational setting.
✨ A workplace that values innovation – We love fresh ideas, curiosity, and people who enjoy trying new approaches.
In this role, you’ll help prepare resources, look after specialist equipment, support lessons when needed, and help ensure that our students have the tools and confidence to explore their creativity fully. Most importantly, you’ll be part of an academy that is committed to nurturing talent—not just in our students, but in every member of staff.
The basis of this role is fixed term, working 18.75 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week of inset and offering an actual salary of £10,620 per annum (£24,366 full-time equivalent). This role is 3 days per week.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary academy within Leigh Academies Trust, committed to delivering academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and meaningful community engagement. We offer a broad and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students—combining traditional subjects with vocational pathways and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, we place a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing, and character education, helping our students grow into confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals.
With a proud history and an exciting future as part of Leigh Academies Trust, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a supportive and inspiring place for both students and staff to thrive.
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Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.