Art Technician Part-Time

Newcastle Grammar School is the pre-eminent co-educational Independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We offer an innovative and holistic academic environment that fosters personal achievement to deliver first class outcomes for our students. 

The teachers at Newcastle Grammar School are outstanding, selected for their professionalism and expertise and then continually grown and upskilled to create an unrivalled standard of education for our students.

The Role

An opportunity now exists for an Art Technician to join our team of dedicated professionals. Located within our Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) department, this part-time position is available to commence immediately. It is a varied and challenging role that will provide the right candidate with a high degree of professional satisfaction. Working within the CAPA department across Bolton Street and Hill Campus, you will be responsible for maintaining Visual Arts resources, facilities, and storage areas, prepping and helping teachers to set up Visual Art lessons and spaces and sharing knowledge and experience in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.

What We Offer

NGS is committed to helping staff succeed in the hybrid teaching and learning world and has made significant investments in Information Communication Technology. The Board of NGS is focused on an innovative and sustainable future by building world-class facilities and employing exceptional staff. 

NGS pursues many innovative programs – from membership of Round Square, which gives our students and staff global connections and activities, being a Visible Wellbeing partner with AIS NSW to implement Michael Fullan’s Deep Learning and the unique myNGS Passport co-curricular program. 

In addition, some of the tangible benefits of working at NGS include:

• High quality learning and teaching infrastructure 
• Considerable investment in staff development and training
• Wonderful students and supportive parents
• Discounted school fees
• Leadership opportunities and career progression
• Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through our partnerships with external organisations – for example, counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases.

About You

You are a warm and genuine person, who can demonstrate a love for working in the education sector. You will also:

• Have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with educators, students and support teachers to assist all students to reach their full potential; 
• Have knowledge and understanding of Visual Arts resources
• Align with the School values – Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence, and our mission of providing outstanding education to our students; 
• Be passionate about student wellbeing; and
• Have a valid Working with Children’s Check.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close once a suitable recruit is obtained. 

To apply for this position please visit the link below and access the Application for Employment Form: 

https://www.ngs.nsw.edu.au/contact/employment 

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Director of Strategy and Performance, Philip Fielden on (02) 4929 5***.

NGS ensures a safe environment for children. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any behaviours endangering student safety, including child abuse. Preferred applicants undergo child protection screening, and background checks, and must adhere to our child-safe practices outlined in the Child Protection Program policies on our website.