STEAM Champion (0.5FTE) – Sept 2026

This is a part-time (0.5FTE), fixed term post for 1 year, with a view to being made permanent for the right candidate.

We have an exciting opportunity for the unique post of STEAM Champion to join our team in September 2026. We are looking to recruit a creative and dynamic individual to complement our science, art and design technology teams. This role offers the opportunity to combine the traditional technician role with that of lesson support in practical sessions and to develop our extra-curricular offer. You will be an integral part of the science, art and design technology departments, helping them to run smoothly and help us to drive our STEAM offer forward.
The working pattern for this role is negotiable.

Our staff work in first rate facilities with access to the newest technology. We are committed to staff well-being and our support team report feeling valued and well supported.

About us:

• Our pupils are the motivation for all that we do at GCMS; we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all pupils.
• We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning offering ongoing professional development opportunities, enhanced PPA time, and a supportive and inclusive school community.
• Our truly broad and balanced curriculum is supported by excellent facilities, including a drama studio, separate sports hall, music room and science labs.
• We believe in equipping our pupils for the future and provide each child with a Chromebook to support their learning both at school and at home.
• Pupil and staff wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us: our school counsellor provides our wellbeing support, ensuring a whole school approach
• Our school ethos is underpinned by restorative and relational practice.

If this opportunity resonates with you, we welcome your application.

For any questions or to discuss the post further, please contact Deeanne Smith (Headteacher) on 0191 2851793 or recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.

Application packs are also available:

• from our school website https://www.gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk/vacancies, or
• by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: The School Business Manager, Gosforth Central Middle School, Great North Road, Gosforth, NE3 1UN.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications, all applicants must apply using the standard application form.