Creative Technician Visual Effects
Contract: Permanent
Campus: Hartlepool
Full Time 35 Hours per week - Term Time (40 weeks)
Salary: £23,316 - £24,378 (based on increments)
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 06/07/2025
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Full Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art has been established for over 150 years. We are the only specialist provider of art and design programmes in the North East. We offer a distinct teaching and learning experience for students wishing to pursue an exciting career in the booming creative industries. Our further education (FE) provision for 16+ year olds is delivered from our Middlesbrough Campus and our higher education (HE) for 18+ year olds is housed within the Hartlepool Campus. Additionally, the school runs a successful “Saturday Club” at its Middlesbrough Campus for people ages 6 to 16 years.
We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide technical support, instruction and supervision to students in the use of relevant software and hardware associated with contemporary moving image for screen. The successful candidate will display knowledge in the subject of Visual Effects and Creative Computing, with a demonstrable skills base in creation of 3D Graphics/ environments, CGI and Compositing. Skills and knowledge in Virtual Production techniques are desirable. Your duties will include assisting academic staff during practical sessions, maintenance of equipment, maintaining and supervising the safe and efficient operation of the teaching area and providing technical support in the development of the lecturers’ practical work with the students.
The successful candidate would ideally have a Degree in Visual Effects or a related subject and GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English. Alternatively, a candidate without a Degree classification but with extensive demonstrable technical experience in Visual Effects or an associated area will also be considered. The ideal candidate should also have excellent visual and verbal communication skills.
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 Pension scheme (with significant employer contributions).
Art & Design Lecturer (Photography)
Campus: Middlesbrough
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 21 (FTE: 0.6)
Actual Annual Salary: £18,055 - £21,814 (FTE £30,093 - £36,358, based on increments, starting salary)
Start Date:18th August 2025
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 29th June 2025
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Full Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art has been established for over 150 years. We are the only specialist provider of art and design programmes in the North East. We offer a distinct teaching and learning experience for students wishing to pursue an exciting career in the booming creative industries. Our further education (FE) provision for 16+ year olds is delivered from our Middlesbrough Campus and our higher education (HE) for 18+ year olds is housed within the Hartlepool Campus. Additionally, the school runs a successful “Saturday Club” at its Middlesbrough Campus for people ages 6 to 16 years.
We are looking for a high calibre Lecturer who has Photography skills, but someone who is also flexible to cover within different areas of Art & Design courses and therefore a diverse skillset is desirable. The ideal candidate will understand digital and traditional photographic practice and an understanding of the industry and broader art world. The postholder will assist the Cluster Leader in the delivery of courses, ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning for students and effective student achievement and progression.
The candidate must be able to inspire and enthuse students about the subject and make the subject interesting, lively and accessible to all through innovative delivery of the curriculum.
The ideal candidate will also have a creative art and design background and have an Honours degree (or equivalent) or exempting professional experience, with a professional portfolio of work.
To be included within the description of the job:
· Skills
· Abilities
· Experience
· Attitude
· Behaviours
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).
Student Counsellor
Campus: Flexible over both Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Campuses
Hours: 28 hours per week (over 4 days) – Job Sharing a Possibility
Contract: Part Time/Term Time (38 weeks)
Actual Annual Salary: £20,013 - £21,204 (FTE £30,917 - £32,785)
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Sunday 6th July 2025.
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Full Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art has been established for over 150 years. We are the only specialist provider of art and design programmes in the North East. We offer a distinct teaching and learning experience for students wishing to pursue an exciting career in the booming creative industries. Our further education (FE) provision for 16+ year olds is delivered from our Middlesbrough Campus and our higher education (HE) for 18+ year olds is housed within the Hartlepool Campus. Additionally, the school runs a successful “Saturday Club” at its Middlesbrough Campus for people ages 6 to 16 years.
We are currently looking for an experienced and qualified counsellor to join the Student Advice and Wellbeing Team and work alongside our current Student Counsellor.
The successful applicant will need a degree level qualification in Counselling. If you have an understanding of the needs and priorities of counselling and wellbeing services in both Higher and Further Education; an enthusiasm for supporting young people in overcoming emotional barriers to attendance and progression; and are keen to see students reaching their full potential, we would like to hear from you.
Working as part of the Student Advice and Wellbeing Team you will be part of the student support offer we pride ourselves on but also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of this part of the team.
The post holder will need to be flexible to meet the changing demands of the service and should expect to work across both sites as required.
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 pension scheme (with significant employer contributions).
Financial Controller
Campus: Middlesbrough
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Salary - £55,550 - £65,41
Closing date for receipt of completed applications 06/07/2025
Equal Opportunities
Application Form
Job Description
Full Job Advert
Please send your completed application to jobs@northernart.ac.uk
The Northern School of Art has been established for over 150 years. We are the only specialist provider of art and design programmes in the North East. We offer a distinct teaching and learning experience for students wishing to pursue an exciting career in the booming creative industries. Our further education (FE) provision for 16+ year olds is delivered from our Middlesbrough Campus and our higher education (HE) for 18+ year olds is housed within the Hartlepool Campus. Additionally, the school runs a successful “Saturday Club” at its Middlesbrough Campus for people ages 6 to 16 years.
The School operates with the Higher and Further Education sector as well as some commercial activity within its subsidiaries. The Financial Controller role is a key management role at the School looking after the financial affairs of the Group structure and supporting the implementation of its strategies. Key aspects of the role include:
· Statutory and management accounting for the Group and its subsidiaries
· Lead the School’s budgeting and forecasting processes
· Development and maintenance of reporting and budgetary systems
· Management of financial and student finance records
· Treasury management
· Provision of financial management information in support of the School’s operational and strategic objectives
· Advise and assist the senior management team in financial and operational decision making
· Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and timely submission of statutory returns
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 Pension scheme (with significant employer contributions).
To download an application pack, please visit https://northernart.ac.uk/careers/
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).
"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/