Technician Demonstrator (Art & Design with Stage and Screen Based)

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 Northern School of Art is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technician/Demonstrator with up-to-date expertise in stage and screen-based industries to join our creative team. This role involves providing hands‑on technical support, guidance, and supervision to students, ensuring safe and effective use of specialist equipment, tools, and materials within their course area. You’ll play a key part in fostering a dynamic learning environment, supporting students in developing practical skills and confidence in screen‑based industry processes, and contributing to the smooth running of our workshops and studios.

What will you get if you join us?

• 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.
• The knowledge that you have a positive impact on the development of students and the choices they make in life.
• Work for an organisation that takes mental health seriously and offers a wellbeing group to help create good mental health to all employees.
• Access to personal skills development to help you achieve your targets and your longer‑term career goals.
• Free confidential counselling and physiotherapy.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Access to the Local Government Pension (with significant employer contributions).

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 16th August 2026. To register your interest, please complete an expression of interest and send it to jobs@northernart.ac.uk.

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.