Art and Design Department Technician
Newcastle High School for Girls
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Expired
- Salary:
- Full time equivalent salary: £19,500 - £25,000 (£16,337 - £20,945 pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required ASAP
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2021
Job overview
Mon – Fri, 8.00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Term Time only plus 10 days not in term time
The North East’s leading independent girls’ day school has an exciting opportunity to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and practical Art and Design Technician to work alongside the teachers in the Art and Design department.
The Art and Design Technician role is a term-time only role and includes a number of administrative and clerical duties common to all departments in addition to technical and creative skills specific to the Art and Design department.
The successful applicant will possess good practical Art and Design skills, excellent administrative skills including intermediate or higher-level ICT capabilities – including use of database applications, Photoshop, and an interest in the Creative Arts. Interpersonal skills will be well developed as will the ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and to follow both verbal and written instructions. NHSG is fully committed to providing training and support to the successful candidate.
About the School
NHSG is a leading, selective, academic, independent day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. Our junior setting boasts superb facilities and occupies a 5-acre historic site within the conservation woodland of Sandyford Park in Jesmond, a vibrant and leafy suburb, close to the City Centre and with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we offer a variety of benefits, including:
• Competitive rate of pay and conditions
• Membership of Defined Contribution Pension Scheme which offers flexibility in terms of both contribution levels and retirement options
• Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools
• Lunches: free lunches are provided to all staff during term time
• Season Ticket Loans: Interest free loans for travel are available to staff to enable them to buy annual season tickets
• Computer Loans: Interest free loans are available to staff to enable them to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 11th October 2021 at 12 noon.
You must be available for interview during the latter part of that week.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Newcastle High School for Girls
- Newcastle High School for Girls
- Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tyne And Wear
- NE2 3BA
- United Kingdom
Newcastle High School for Girls is an all-girls, selective, non-denominational, independent all-through school with sixth form in Tyne and Wear serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school, situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has approximately 677 students on record and belongs to the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).
Formerly Central Newcastle High School and Newcastle Church High School, Newcastle High School for Girls was founded in 1895 and is spread across three buildings, separating the primary and secondary sites.
Head
Mrs Amanda Hardie
Values and vision
Newcastle High School for Girl’s aim is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where girls feel challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. It follows the four core values of girls first, networked, bold and principled. The secondary school wants girls to feel that there is nothing they can’t achieve if they put their mind to it, and nurtures them as hard working, confident and resilient individuals. Newcastle High School offers learners a broad and balanced curriculum to provide girls with the skills, knowledge and experience to thrive in their future life and education. The school wants all girls to feel valued and cared for, while demonstrating respect and kindness to others, establishing lasting friendships and contributing to the school and wider community as active and positive citizens.
Academic rigour and exceptional teaching and learning are at the heart of an NHSG education. We offer an exciting curriculum delivered by inspirational teachers who are experts in the ways that girls learn best. And this doesn't stop at the classroom door. In fact, every minute of every day is packed full of learning opportunities. Our co-curriculum combines with our curriculum so that each girl has the opportunity to learn new skills, broaden her horizons and have a lot of fun along the way. The strong community and warm atmosphere created by our all-girl school provides the perfect environment for girls to gain confidence and excel.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“The quality of the pupils’ overall achievements and of their learning, attitudes and skills is outstanding throughout the school. It meets very well the school’s aims to enable girls of all abilities to develop their intellectual curiosity, to become skilled and independent learners and to achieve their full potential.”
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