Media Technician

We welcome applications for this support post to commence 19th August 2026.

The Role

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• To oversee the maintenance and efficient operation of the technical facilities of the Media and Film based courses in the college
• To support the booking out, overseeing of maintenance and servicing of Camcorders, DSLR cameras, tripods, lights and audio recording equipment and the provision of appropriate peripherals and software such as SD cards and the transfer of student work to the Macs.
• To support the booking out, overseeing of maintenance and servicing of the Broadcast Studio for filming, recording and photography.
• To support teaching staff delivering Media and Film courses using Apple Mac computers and relevant software applications and to provide technical support for students in class and on an individual basis/as required regarding Adobe Creative Suite
• To provide technical and creative support for students through skills development and in-class workshops regarding Adobe Creative Suite

The Successful Candidate

The Media department is looking for someone who is a proactive and adaptable candidate with strong technical expertise in Apple Macs and industry standard creative software, including Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve, alongside an understanding of broadcast studio environments and post 16 education. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting learning, able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, and capable of managing a varied workload both independently and as part of a team.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: Between 32 and 37 hours per week, depending on the preference of the appointed candidate. Term time only. Full time work pattern: 8.30am to 4.30am Monday to Friday.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges' Support Staff Pay Spine at points 7 to 8 - currently pro rata to £25,951 to £26,343 per annum.

Actual Salary (37 hours) £22,692 to £23,035 per annum

Actual Salary (32 hours) £19,626 to £19,922 per annum

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 7th June 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Benefits

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on site gym
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Staff savings scheme

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

PR1 4HD