Total 10 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Bury, BL9 7TD

School: Parrenthorn High School

Post: Art Technology Technician

Required to start 6th January 2025, 16 hours per week term time only. There is some flexibility to negotiate the days worked and hours per day subject to service requirements.

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable Technician to work alongside our Art Teachers. The post-holder will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of lessons through preparation of materials, supporting students in practical sessions and ensuring the smooth running of the art rooms.

This crucial and very popular element of our curriculum enables pupils to learn about all elements of Art within a dynamic school environment. We are seeking to appoint a friendly and capable Technician to support classroom teachers by preparing, organising and maintaining the learning environment; managing the ordering and receipt of materials as well as assisting during lessons.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate high professional and personal standards at all times and have a willingness to learn new skills and to undertake further professional development.

You must have excellent organisational and time management skills; be able to work independently using your own initiative as well as part of a team. Effective communication skills and an awareness of Health and Safety issues are essential.

Experience of working within a school either on a paid or voluntary basis is desirable.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Application forms are returnable to Mr A Morley (amorley@parrenthorn.co.uk) Parrenthorn High School, Heywood Road, Prestwich. M25 2BW by 9.00am on Monday 2nd December 2024.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodhey High School are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Design Technology to join our Innovation Faculty. The successful candidate will be able to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of DT to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3 and 4. The Design & Technology department is well resourced with rooms set up with specialist equipment. Students work in a purposeful and dynamic atmosphere where problem solving skills are developed and encouraged across the Key Stages.

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, diligent, flexible and innovative with a drive for improvement
• A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and staff alike
• Professional, leading by example and at all times
• Fully supportive of the positive ethos of the school and a willingness to contribute to wider school life, for example, through extracurricular activities
• Willing to participate in personal continued professional development.

Woodhey is a high achieving and inclusive 11-16 community comprehensive school. We are committed to providing a secure and caring learning environment for all our pupils and we ask our pupils to achieve, care and enjoy. Our aim is to develop highly educated, well-rounded, considerate and confident young people who are willing and able to contribute to society. There are currently 1112 pupils on the school roll.

What the school offers its staff

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Step Teachers are seeking an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a reputable secondary school in Bury St Edmunds.

• Plan and deliver creative and inspiring art lessons that cater to a diverse range of abilities.
• Develop comprehensive lesson plans that align with the school's curriculum and national standards.
• Mark and assess students' work, providing constructive feedback to support their artistic growth.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and participation.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment.

Art Teacher – Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience as an Art Teacher in a UK-based school.
• As an Art Teacher you should have strong knowledge of the national curriculum for Art on a KS3 and KS4 level.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with educational best practices.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties:

• Under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff, co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities.
• To provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Design Technology curriculum. This will involve preparation of materials and resources together with assisting in practical demonstrations.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• is a great team player, friendly and professional
• enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
• will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
• will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best
• has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting
• demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to safeguarding

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Develop and enhance design concepts by working together and soliciting input.

Choose layouts, fonts, colours, and images that complement the project's objectives.

Make use of graphic design software tools like Adobe Creative Suite and other pertinent applications.

Make sure that design components are consistent across all media and platforms.

Create print products such as business cards, brochures, posters, banners, and other marketing stuff.

Make digital assets for websites and email templates, as well as visuals for social media and other online platforms.

To improve readability and visual appeal, arrange visual elements in an appealing and well-balanced manner.

Effectively communicate and support design decisions.

Creative Support is one of the largest, national not-for-profit providers of care and support services.
We are looking for a Registered Supported Living Manager to oversee our supported living services in Bury. This service supports individuals who have learning disabilities, autism and/or behaviours that challenge and complex care. You will ensure the service users lead fulfilling and meaningful lives within a high quality community-based, active environments.

You will be responsible for the overall management of 7 services, which includes outreach community setting. You must be highly organised and possess good IT skills to complete daily administrative and management tasks as well as responding to emails. Your role will include:

maintaining an overview of all services
leading a highly motivated management and staff team and contributing to the further development of services within the region
Recruitment and selection of staff matched to needs of service users
proactive, resourceful and possess an analytical approach to problem solving
Demonstrate a person-centred approach with a warm, confident and professional manner.
Deliver excellent outcomes for customers and to implement initiatives which connect service users to their local community and promote our reputation.
Requirement of this role is that you will be the Registered Manager with CQC.
Understanding of CQC regulatory activity and the key lines of enquiry.
Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills
Engagement with service users, professionals and stakeholders.
You must be able to lead a team with confidence and provide clear guidance, supervision and support to your team members.
You will be expected to have regular direct contact with service users and attend reviews and meetings. You will be required to oversee staff deployment and rotas and to work in a flexible manner yourself, including working evenings and weekends. You will develop a clear understanding of the commissioned hours for the services and completion of invoicing.

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities, bringing great job satisfaction and career development opportunities. We provide accredited management training and health and social care diplomas through our own training academy, as well as local coaching and mentoring by experienced qualified social care practitioners. We may support you with advanced practitioner training opportunities in relevant areas. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Vacancy Reference Number: 71860

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number



Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.



We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.



We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Support Coordinator within our Bury Learning Disabilities Services to provide person centered support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs living in their own homes.

Working with a highly skilled team of support workers, you will assist the registered Manager in the management and provision of 24 hour support across two supported living schemes.

You will be responsible for
• Providing practical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities as in addition to accessing opportunities for social inclusion
• Maximise service user outcomes by working closely with the service user, their family and friends, staff and involved professionals
• Coordinating the day to day running of the services that meets the needs of the service users
• Developing and managing staff, including deploying staff resources, staff training, supervision and appraisal
• Supporting managers with business planning and service developments
• Supporting managers Quality Assurance and CQC compliance
• Auditing of service paperwork on a monthly basis

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs as well as previous management experience is essential for this role.

You will be required to work flexibly across two services on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holiday working.

This position offers the opportunity to work in diverse services that challenge and promote personal development. You will receive a full induction and managerial qualification as well as a tailored training program to the service user group.

Vacancy Reference Number: 80702
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker within our Bury Learning Disabilities Services to provide person centered support to 11 people across two sites with learning disabilities, physical needs and support needs, living in a supported living setting. The role will be to provide consistent, positive support. Each person holds their own tenancy and is supported to achieve independence and outcome-focused goals within their own person-centred plan.

Working with a highly skilled team of support workers, you will assist the Registered Manager in the management and provision of 24 hour support within the supported living settings.

You must have a good understanding of learning disabilities and person centered practice, as well as a commitment to developing the service and the staff team.

You will be responsible for

• Maximising service user outcomes by working closely with the service user, their family and friends, staff and involved professionals
• Developing and managing staff, including staff training, supervision and appraisal
• Supporting managers with business planning and service developments
• Supporting managers Quality Assurance and CQC compliance
• Auditing of service paperwork on a monthly basis
In return we offer a full induction and training program and manager support.
Relevant and transferable skills and experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities are essential within this post.
Vacancy Reference Number: 79067

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

The Intensive Support Service has been developed to provide a bespoke adapted supported living services in the Bury /Heywood area of Greater Manchester to adults over the age of 18 with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs and forensic histories.

The service will operate 24/7 using a trauma informed and case management model of care to move three adults out of long stay institutions into their own home in the community. We have developed the new and exciting role of Service Manager to provide operational leadership of the service in a dynamic and sensitive way.

The adults accepted into the service have been identified through the Transforming Care Agenda as those needing to move out of long stay institutions who display behaviour which challenges services.
Accommodation has been sourced and is being adapted around the individuals identified.

Due to the development of the service all staff members recruited will initially be required to work dynamically between the Registered Office and across inpatient settings to ensure the smooth development of the service and excellent transitions of service users until individuals are ready to move into their new home.

About You:

• Above all you will be warm, able to engage and approachable
• You are a “hands on” leader
• You will be an adept communicator both verbally and in writing
• You will be an excellent problem solver
• You will be confident
• You will be professional, responsible and accountable
• You will show low expressed emotion and be collaborative and emotionally resilient
• You will be intelligent, questioning, analytical and observant with a high attention to detail
• You will have a copious amount of compassion for service users and staff
• You will be an excellent team player
• You will have a keen interest in learning and will be interested in attending and delivering local training pertinent to your role


You will be a visible, hands-on manager and senior practitioner and should expect to spend all of your time in the service you are responsible for. To ensure Excellent Practice remains embedded within the service you will hold a Complex Individual on your own caseload. You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.



You will have significant experience of staff supervision and performance management, a degree or relevant professional qualification and two years post-qualification learning disability experience.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Service Director: Donna Whitehead on 07896 716083 or by email on donna.whitehead@creativesupport.co.uk

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures however we can accept fully completed applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK, we do not accept CV’s as a form of application

Please be aware we are currently at full capacity with our Visa Sponsor Licenses, therefore we are not accepting applicants who are seeking sponsorship.

We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for an enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to join our team. The successful candidate would be required to work within the Technology team to support staff and students in the delivery of effective practical work through the management, maintenance and administration of materials and resources in accordance with the relevant policies and statutory legislation.
The successful candidate will also be responsible to work closely with the Design and Technology teachers to support the department with preparation of materials for teaching and learning and support lessons if required.
Unsworth Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational and non- selective Bury high school. The school is on an incredibly exciting journey of school improvement and when last inspected in November 2019 was judged to be Good in all areas.
We are now currently halfway through our three year “Good to Outstanding” journey. One highlight of the journey has been digitalisation. All our students and staff have a school iPad that they utilise in and out of lessons. The Academy Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Academy Councillors and staff are unreservedly committed to securing outstanding in all areas of school life and the best possible outcomes and life chances for all our learners. We are seeking someone with drive, resilience, good humour and determination; a creative thinker and a lifelong learner. If this ambition appeals to you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Shaw Education Trust offer the following benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
Access to health and wellbeing support via Occupational Health
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we can help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.
In our secondary schools, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to curriculum design, to ensure all our schools have breadth and ambition for all pupils, regardless of their starting points and barriers. Standard curriculum models don’t always engage all pupils, so we constantly seek to innovate and provide better opportunities to develop both knowledge and skills for life. We want our pupils to believe their curriculum is bold, exciting, purposeful, and ultimately leads to something meaningful for them. Some examples of our innovation include moving towards an extended school day, to provide a world class enrichment programme and more opportunities for essential skills like reading and cultural capital. We are also introducing a vocational and technical pathways, which run through the normal school curriculum but attract support from leading employers and universities to develops work-readiness in our pupils, so that they can progress onto T Levels and apprenticeships.
Our secondary schools are currently driving ‘PedTech’ across the sector: we believe teaching and technology should go hand-in-glove and are passionately committed towards providing a fully digitally enhanced curriculum. We are very close to achieving full 1:1 device delivery and are sprinting towards better use of iPads in lessons to enhance the experience and learning.
Salary: SET G5 SCP 16 - 20 £23,893 - £25,119 FTE
Actual Salary: SET G5 16 - 20 £20,826 - £21,894.
Working hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 1 week (39 weeks per year, 5 INSET DAYS)
Interview date: To be confirmed