Graphic Designer
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham, County
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 7 SCP (15-22) £23,541 - £27,041
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2022
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2021
Job overview
The Advert
This is an exciting time to join Durham Sixth Form Centre: we are an oversubscribed post-16 institution; our results are significantly above National Averages; we are expanding our premises; we have gained external recognition and national awards for our work; we are Outstanding as defined by Ofsted, March 2017.
We know that the very best way to continue to provide outstanding education is to ensure our teaching staff and support staff are outstanding. With this in mind we wish to appoint an ambitious, creative, energetic and highly organised Graphic Designer to work as part of our wider Publicity and Marketing Team.
The successful candidate will be qualified to degree level; have exceptional planning and time management skills; have an artistic flair with an eye for design; have the ability to develop an idea from conception to realisation with independence and drive; and be committed to working in an inclusive environment in support of the values, vision, purpose and direction of Durham Sixth Form Centre.
The Application Pack is available on our website
The Application Process
Applicants should submit the following information on, or before the closing date:
- A completed Application Form using the GoogleForm which can be found by clicking APPLY NOW in the Current Vacancies section of the school website.
- A supporting Letter of Application of a maximum of two sides of A4, which includes information under the following titles:
- Why are you interested in applying for the role?
- How would your skills meet the needs of the post?
- How would you best describe your behaviour traits?
- What ‘extra’ would you bring to the role if appointed.
Note: The supporting Letter of Application should be uploaded in the relevant section on the Google Form. Applications will not be considered without a Letter of Application.
Attached documents
About Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Providence Row, The Sands, Durham City
- County Durham
- DH1 1SG
- United Kingdom
Durham Sixth Form Centre, located in Durham city centre, is one of the four largest post-16 schools in the country. It offers places for around 1,300 students from over 50 different secondary schools across County Durham, Sunderland and into Northumberland.
Durham Sixth Form Centre was built in 1913 as a girls’ grammar school and converted into a sixth form in 1983. The original school building has been significantly added to and now includes a science block, 210-seat theatre, plus three centres for resources, visual arts and leisure. Plans to further extend the school are ongoing.
Headteacher
Ellen Beveridge
Values and vision
“Learn, achieve, succeed” are the words encapsulating the ambitions that Durham Sixth Form Centre has for its students. It aims to provide high-quality, inspirational teaching and learning, and to offer excellent support, care and guidance. Personal and professional integrity are highly valued. The school offers the most extensive range of A-levels in the area, in addition to BTEC qualifications and other Level 3 courses. All students are assigned a tutor and pastoral learning leader. There is a strong professional development programme, confirmed by achievement of CPD accreditation, Investors in People status and the Governor Mark.
Ofsted report
“Relationships between teachers and their students are strong and characterised by mutual respect and high expectations. The teaching makes a good impact on spiritual, moral, social and cultural education, for example through the extensive range of activities available in addition to the curriculum."
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