Lecturer BA (Hons) Illustration
Location: Higher Education Campus, Hartlepool
Contract: Term Time, 1 Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Part Time / Full Time Post
Salary: £30,093 - £36,358 FTE Equivalent
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Sunday 6th July 2025
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art has a 150-year heritage delivering high quality education for the creative industries. The higher education campus, based in the vibrant North East, offers a true Art School community where students and students collaborate across disciplines. We are industry focussed with a learning environment that fosters creativity and personal development.
Our BA (hons) Illustration degree programme is highly industry facing, developing students to gain the skills, knowledge and industry links to forge a career in the illustration industries. Our students are provided the business and creative skills to pursue a career in screen industries, advertising, editorial, concept, games, comics, publishing and literature.
We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer (Creative Practitioner) to join our dynamic team and support the development of the programme direction and growth. Skills will involve industry experience from a relevant illustration sector i.e. character designer, children’s book illustrator, editorial illustrator, concept artists, etc.
Essential to this role are excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, as you will take responsibility and lead in areas such as module leadership, assessment of student progress and attendance. You will collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, contributing towards the growth of the programme.
We are looking for someone with relevant industry experience and contacts, as well as knowledge of contextual research and the current professional practice within the global illustration industry. Higher education academic experience in Illustration would be desirable.
What will you get if you join us?
ü Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
· Staff development opportunities;
· Generous annual leave;
· Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
· Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
· Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
· Professional fees paid by the School;
· Staff recognition awards
· Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
· Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme (with significant employer contributions).
Marketing Insights Manager
Job Title: Marketing Insights Manager
Campus: Hartlepool (and some working at Middlesbrough)
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 22nd June 2025
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art has provided students with specialist art and design education in the North East for over 100 years. Dating back to 1870 when The Middlesbrough School of Art was opened shortly followed by The Government School of Art in Hartlepool in 1874. The School, formerly the Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD) was formed in 1979 by the merger of Teesside College of Art, Middlesbrough, and the Hartlepool College of Art.
Being the only educational institute dedicated to art and design in the North East over this course of time has given our school immeasurable experience and expertise in creative education. We have had the opportunity to work with outstandingly talented students who have graduated to become some of the best in their respective industries. Our Alumni include Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, car designer Keith Patterson and artist Mackenzie Thorpe.
We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Marketing Insights Manager to join our award-winning Marketing & Recruitment team at The Northern School of Art. This role will lead the Schools digital marketing and CRM strategies, using market insights and performance data to drive student recruitment and engagement.
As a senior member of the team, you will manage and mentor staff responsible for digital content, marketing campaigns and PR. You will champion evidence-based decision-making across marketing and recruitment activity—optimising the customer journey from first enquiry to enrolment.
You will work closely with senior leaders to provide intelligence that informs programme development, outreach, and strategic planning. If you are passionate about digital innovation, education, and impactful storytelling—this is your chance to shape the future of a specialist creative institution.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading digital marketing strategy, including SEO, PPC, and content campaigns
· Managing CRM systems and tailoring communications to increase conversion
· Developing a KPI dashboard to guide senior management decision-making
· Conducting market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy
· Line-managing digital and PR staff and coordinating marketing outputs
· Supporting data-driven improvements to customer experience and outreach
What will you get if you join us?
· Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
· Staff development opportunities;
· Generous annual leave;
· Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
· Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
· Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
· Professional fees paid by the School;
· Staff recognition awards
· Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
· Access to the Local Government scheme (with significant employer contributions).
Student Recruitment Advisor
Campus: Middlesbrough and Hartlepool
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Salary: £25,335
Start Date: 1st August 2025
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 22nd June 2025
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art has provided students with specialist art and design education in the North East for over 100 years. Dating back to 1870 when The Middlesbrough School of Art was opened shortly followed by The Government School of Art in Hartlepool in 1874. The School, formerly the Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD), was formed in 1979 by the merger of Teesside College of Art, Middlesbrough, and the Hartlepool College of Art.
Being the only educational institute dedicated to art and design in the North East over this course of time has given our school immeasurable experience and expertise in creative education. We have had the opportunity to work with outstandingly talented students who have graduated to become some of the best in their respective industries. Our Alumni include Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, car designer Keith Patterson, and artist Mackenzie Thorpe.
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our Marketing & Student Recruitment team as a Student Recruitment Advisor. In this role, you will work across both our Middlesbrough and Hartlepool campuses to promote our Further and Higher Education courses in art, design, and creative subjects. You will be responsible for generating enquiries and applications by engaging with schools, colleges, and other external partners, as well as organising and attending recruitment events, delivering workshops and presentations, and supporting prospective students through the application process.
You’ll have experience of working with young people, an understanding of safeguarding principles, and ideally some knowledge of marketing and recruitment practices within the education sector. A background or interest in the creative industries would be an advantage.
Skills, Abilities, and Experience (Essential):
· Experience of working with children or young people
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Strong organisational and administrative skills
· PC literate with experience using Microsoft Office
· Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required
· A full UK driving licence and access to transport
Desirable:
· Experience of using databases and analysing data
· Familiarity with marketing or recruitment in education
· Knowledge of art and design progression routes in FE and HE
· Understanding of creative career paths
What will you get if you join us?
· Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
· Staff development opportunities;
· Generous annual leave;
· Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
· Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
· Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
· Professional fees paid by the School;
· Staff recognition awards
· Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
· Access to the Local Government scheme (with significant employer contributions).
Executive Assistant to the Principal/Chief Executive
Campus: (working across the Higher Education Campus at Hartlepool and Further Education Campus at Middlesbrough)
Contract: Permanent Full time
Salary £33,450-£35,316 (based on increments, starting salary £33,450
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 15/06/2025
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like an informal discussion about the role please contact: Fiona Johnston, Executive Assistant to the Principal on 01429 858468
The Northern School of Art is an independent School of further and higher education delivering innovative industry-relevant programmes of study. The School achieved a Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework at Higher Education and is rated Ofsted Outstanding at Further Education.
We are currently recruiting to the role of Executive Assistant to the Principal/Chief Executive. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to provide an efficient, comprehensive and confidential secretarial service, working within the Chief Executive’s office, across the Higher Education campus at Hartlepool and Further Education campus at Middlesbrough, in order to meet the strategic objectives of the institution.
We are seeking a friendly, professional and self-motivated candidate, with at least two years recent experience of working with Senior Executives in a similar role, who is conversant in the use of Microsoft packages and possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills in order to manage the demands of an extremely busy office.
The attached job description and person spec provides more information about the main duties and responsibilities that will be involved.
What will you get if you join us?
• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
• Staff development opportunities;
• Generous annual leave;
• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Professional fees paid by the School;
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
• Access to the Local Government scheme (with significant employer contributions).
Lecturer in FE Fashion & Costume (Design and Garment Construction)
Fixed Term Contract: Maternity Cover (dates tbc and discussed at interview)
Campus: Middlesbrough
Hours: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Annual Salary £30,093 - £36,358 (based on increments)
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 15/06/2025
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Job Advert
The Northern School of Art has provided students with specialist art and design education in the North East for over 100 years. Dating back to 1870 when The Middlesbrough School of Art was opened shortly followed by The Government School of Art in Hartlepool in 1874. The School, formerly the Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD) was formed in 1979 by the merger of Teesside College of Art, Middlesbrough, and the Hartlepool College of Art.
Being the only educational institute dedicated to art and design in the North East over this course of time has given our school immeasurable experience and expertise in creative education. We have had the opportunity to work with outstandingly talented students who have graduated to become some of the best in their respective industries. Our Alumni include Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, car designer Keith Patterson and artist Mackenzie Thorpe.
We are looking for a dynamic lecturer with a strong knowledge to assist the FE Cluster Leader in the delivery of Fashion and Costume related programmes and courses, ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning for students and effective student achievement and progression. The successful candidate will have experience of design and garment construction techniques (for example, pattern cutting etc).
It is essential the successful candidate has an Honours degree (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards in a specified time scale or exempting professional experience.
What will you get if you join us?
• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
• Staff development opportunities;
• Generous annual leave;
• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud; Professional fees paid by the School;
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
• Access to the Teacher’s Pension scheme (with significant employer contributions).
To download an application pack, please visit https://northernart.ac.uk/careers/
Facilities Manager
Campus: Middlesbrough and Hartlepool
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Salary (based on increments, starting salary): £40,040 - £46,007
Start Date: ASAP
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 15/06/2025
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Job Advert
The Northern School of Art has provided students with specialist art and design education in the North East for over 100 years. Dating back to 1870 when The Middlesbrough School of Art was opened shortly followed by The Government School of Art in Hartlepool in 1874. The School, formerly the Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD) was formed in 1979 by the merger of Teesside College of Art, Middlesbrough, and the Hartlepool College of Art.
Being the only educational institute dedicated to art and design in the North East over this course of time has given our school immeasurable experience and expertise in creative education. We have had the opportunity to work with outstandingly talented students who have graduated to become some of the best in their respective industries. Our Alumni include Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, car designer Keith Patterson and artist Mackenzie Thorpe.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the estates at our campuses in both Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and organised individual who can support the School during a period of sustained student number growth and demands on its buildings. The role will manage the caretaking, catering and health & safety functions across the School and be an active member in developing the strategy of the organisation. Our buildings range from modern state of the art facilities to listed buildings and everything in between which all create their own challenges.
The School is growing but continues to keep its small art school ethos where staff are proud to work and bring innovation and dedication to their roles. If you feel you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to manage a team which supports both our staff and students then this could be the place for you.
What will you get if you join us?
• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
• Staff development opportunities;
• Generous annual leave;
• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Professional fees paid by the School;
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
• Access to the Local Government scheme (with significant employer contributions).
To download an application pack, please visit https://northernart.ac.uk/careers/
"A great place to work with supportive like-minded colleagues."
Important Information
Benefits
Working with us here at The Northern School of Art, you will get...
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Access to personal skills development to help you achieve your targets and your longer term career goals.
AWARD-WINNING
The opportunity to work in an award-winning institution with creative people in a creative environment, where the exchange of ideas is integrated into the work ethic.
LIFE-IMPACT
The knowledge that you have a positive impact on the development of students and the choices they make in life.
TEACHERS' PENSION
Access to the Teachers’ Pension scheme (with significant employer contributions).
SUPPORT
Support and guidance in making any difficult decisions to achieve the targets you have been set.
Flexible Working
We try and offer flexible working to staff where possible to support them both in their home and work life! Hear from our staff..
"Flexible working has changed my life, I have a much better work/life balance which has aided my well-being. I am still getting excellent performance management reviews and I am much more able to keep learning and improving in my job. I hadn't realised that I could do this and would advise all to consider what might benefit them. There is a process, but you are well supported, and guidance is given. I am much happier at work and I think that is reflected in the quality of my work. I feel alive and renewed."
"The school has supported me to work flexibly to enable an excellent work-life balance along with giving me the opportunity to ensure my childcare needs are fulfilled."
"Since I started my flexible working it has really helped manage a better work life balance. This has really helped with my mental health."
"I cannot thank the school enough for the level of support they have demonstrated in my request for flexibility, whilst dealing with a family member becoming ill and home-schooling three young children during the lockdown. Never, have I worked for such a flexible, understanding, and supportive employer. I felt 100% supported in every aspect and I could not have managed to balance my home and working relationship without the schools continued support and assistance. Many thanks for your compassion and understanding."
Privacy Notice (How we use employee information):
The Northern School of Art: those employed to work, or otherwise engaged to work GDPR: How we use The Northern School of Art’s workforce information We process personal data relating to those we employ to work as, or are otherwise engaged to work as part of The Northern School of Art. We do this for contractual employment purposes, to assist in the running of the School and to enable individuals to be paid.
The collection of this information will also:
· improve the management of workforce data across the sector
· enable development of a comprehensive picture of the workforce and how it is deployed
· inform the development of recruitment and retention policies
· allow better financial modelling and planning
· enable monitoring of selected protected characteristics
· safeguarding of staff health and wellbeing
The personal data includes identifiers such as Name, Date of Birth, NI number, qualifications special category data such as gender and ethnic group, criminal records and absence information.
We will keep this information for 6 years after an employee leaves for HR purposes and 12 years for payroll purposes in secure conditions (both physical and electronic). The personal data we collect is stored electronically on our server in the United Kingdom.
Information held on paper will be kept in a secure location. We will ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (2018).
We will not share information about you with third parties without your consent unless the law allows or requires us to. We are required to share some of your personal data with:
· the Local Government Pension Scheme
· the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
· the School’s payroll provider (Moorepay)
· the HMRC Under data protection regulations, staff have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, contact foi@northernart.ac.uk.
You also have the right to:
· object to processing of personal data that is likely to cause, or is causing, damage or distress
· prevent processing for the purpose of direct marketing
· in certain circumstances, have inaccurate personal data rectified, blocked, erased or destroyed
· claim compensation for damages caused by a breach of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018
If you require more information about how we use your personal data, please email foi@northernart.ac.uk.
If you have a concern about the way we are collecting or using your personal data, we request that you raise your concern with HR in the first instance. Alternatively, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/