Hourly Paid Demonstrator in Media
Ref: HP2425009
Hours: This role is based around 18 hours per week, however hourly paid contracts are variable and as such the hours can increase or decrease according to business needs
Salary: In the range of £14.03 - £15.51 per hour (Dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)
Reporting to: Curriculum Manager
Primary Location: Northampton, Booth Lane Campus
Closing Date: Monday 6th January
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st January
About Northampton College
Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College, who have been rated by Ofsted as ‘good’ with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future.
The Team
The Media Team are very proud to support Northampton College’s culture of high standards, an inclusive working and learning environment, and a professional committed workforce who are focussed on supporting our students to achieve the best they possibly can. Staff work collaboratively on projects throughout the year and are able to work flexibly, responding to change positively as and when it occurs.
The Role
The Demonstrator role within the Media curriculum area will support both staff and students with their technical knowledge and manage the day to day usage of the new facilities such as our brand new TV Studio and Control room and Esports Arena, as well as our Radio Studio. The successful applicant will man the Control Room and able to support students to use the facilities safely and professionally. In addition, there will be some requirement to cover lessons during periods of staff sickness.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
* Proficiency with a range of Adobe packages, particularly Premiere
* Proven experience of operating video and audio equipment.
* Experience working in a live setting
Rewards and Benefits include
* Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology and travel
* Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of 25.40%)
* Access to continued professional development
* Free car parking and electric car charging facilities
* Gym facilities
* 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes
* Paid Compassionate Leave - up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelve-month period) on compassionate grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)
If you would like to be a part of our successful team please go to for further details on how to apply.
This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check