Technician/Demonstrator (Lens-Based/Moving Image)

North East Jobs; Hurworth-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading art institution in Hurworth-on-Tees is seeking a Technician/Demonstrator to provide technical support for moving image and lens-based media courses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in creative media, along with an Honours degree or exempting professional experience. This role offers competitive salary and substantial staff benefits focused on work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Free IT products

Access to professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical support and instruction to students.
• Strong background in moving image and lens-based media.
• Ability to manage equipment and support curriculum delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and supervision in the use of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure Health and Safety measures are followed in workshops.
• Prepare resources and track management of equipment.

Skills

Technical support experience

Creative moving image/lens-based media knowledge

Health and Safety regulations knowledge

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Technician/Demonstrator (Lens-Based/Moving Image)

Site: Middlesbrough

Permanent

Hours per week: 22.2 (FTE: 0.6)

Term Time (40 weeks)

Actual Annual Salary £14,789 - £15,794 (FTE £23,316 - £24,901, based on increments, starting salary)

Start Date: September 2025 / ASAP





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 seeking a Technician/Demonstrator with a strong, current knowledge of moving image and lens-based media to provide technical support, instruction and supervision to students in the safe and correct use of the relevant machinery, equipment and materials for their required knowledge within their designated course.



Activities include, but not limited to, tasks such as; ensuring Health and Safety measures are in place, scheduling bespoke workshops, procuring materials, preparing resources, tracking the loaning and management of equipment, supporting individual students/staff on an ad hoc basis, advising staff on new technologies / ways of working to support curriculum delivery.



The ideal candidate will also have a creative moving image/lens-based media background and have an Honours degree (or equivalent) or exempting professional experience, with a professional portfolio of work.





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





Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 17th August 2025



Anticipated interview date: 29th August 2025



PLEASE SEND A DIGITIAL PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM



Please send your completed application to [e-mail]





The Northern School of Art recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty to promote and safeguard the welfare of its students who are under the age of 18 and of its vulnerable adults.



This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.



If successful an Enhanced DBS Check (with barred list) will be required. Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.



For Teaching Staff & Technician Demonstrators Prohibition checks will be carried out for successful applicants.



Additionally, as part of the School’s shortlisting process, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.