Media & IT Curriculum Technician (Fixed Term 1 Year)

Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Media studies
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Grade 5 SCP 7-9 (£22,378-£23,099)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require as soon as possible a Media/IT Curriculum Technician. Ideally we are looking for someone who is flexible and able to manage a varied and significant workload.

You will need excellent IT skills, including Adobe Premier Pro, photoshop, video editing and production and the ability to work alongside teachers in the classroom supporting students. This includes supporting Post 16 students with the technical aspects of their A’ Level Media Studies coursework, therefore practical technical experience or qualifications will be an advantage.

Part of the role also includes a whole school IT support role, contributing to the support, care and maintenance of the schools IT infrastructure.

Please find the job description, application form, application details and school information on the website ‘Vacancies’ section at: www.whitleybayhighschool.org

Completed applications, and a letter (500 words maximum) explaining why your experiences to date have prepared you for this role at Whitley Bay High School, should be sent to debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org before the closing date below.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 23rd February 2026 at 10am

Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate

What the school offers its staff

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whitley Bay High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1762 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitley Bay High School website
• Email address: debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-bay-high-school

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