Total 7 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Reigate, rh2 7ad

Design and Technology Technician
Grade 3, points 5-6
Actual Salary £20,731.45 pa
37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Term time only, 5 days in the holidays, all inset daysStart Date: As soon as possibleClosing Date: Wednesday 13 November
Interviews to be held: TBCWe are seeking an organised, enthusiastic, and practical person to take on the role of DT Technician.
DT is a well-resourced and supported subject at Ralph Allen school, growing in popularity at both GCSE and A-level. We currently run A-level Product Design and GCSE’s in Food Preparation and Nutrition, Product Design: Textiles, Product Design: Resistant Materials, Art & Design; Graphic Communication and a Construction Vocational Qualification.
The role of the Technician is wide ranging from ensuring equipment and machinery is maintained and safe to use; materials are prepared, and stock maintained; through to assisting teachers and students in the classroom and workshop. An ability to pro-actively anticipate teachers needs would be advantageous, as would employing your expertise in developing new projects.
The department has a broad range of equipment, and the successful candidate will need to feel as confident using a 3D printer and laser cutter as they do a bandsaw and lathe. Full training will be provided on all equipment, as will DATA Health and Safety training, for the successful candidate.
An interest in DT is required and although a DT or technical background would be advantageous, it is not essential as full training will be given.  
Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic, and practical person to take on the role of DT Technician.

DT is a well-resourced and supported subject at Ralph Allen school, growing in popularity at both GCSE and A-level. We currently run A-level Product Design and GCSE’s in Food Preparation and Nutrition, Product Design: Textiles, Product Design: Resistant Materials, Art & Design; Graphic Communication and a Construction Vocational Qualification.

The role of the Technician is wide ranging from ensuring equipment and machinery is maintained and safe to use; materials are prepared, and stock maintained; through to assisting teachers and students in the classroom and workshop. An ability to pro-actively anticipate teachers needs would be advantageous, as would employing your expertise in developing new projects.

The department has a broad range of equipment, and the successful candidate will need to feel as confident using a 3D printer and laser cutter as they do a bandsaw and lathe. Full training will be provided on all equipment, as will DATA Health and Safety training, for the successful candidate.

An interest in DT is required and although a DT or technical background would be advantageous, it is not essential as full training will be given.

What the school offers its staff

• Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Opportunities for continual professional development.
• A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
• Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
• A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
• An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
• A strong community of schools
• A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
• An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
• A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
• A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
• Access to wellbeing support and tools

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ralph Allen School is seeking a highly-motivated, inspirational, and dedicated teacher of Design & Technology to join our forward-thinking and supportive Design & Technology Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teachertoexcel within a dynamic and innovative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a range of Design & Technology subjects across KS3-KS5.
• Teach GCSE Design & Technology (advantageous but not essential).
• Engage and inspire students, fostering a love for Design & Technology.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the D&T Department.

What the school offers its staff

• Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Opportunities for continual professional development.
• A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
• Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
• A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
• An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
• A strong community of schools
• A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
• An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
• A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
• A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
• Access to wellbeing support and tools

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ralph Allen School is seeking a highly-motivated, inspirational, and dedicated teacher of Design & Technology to join our forward-thinking and supportive Design & Technology Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teachertoexcel within a dynamic and innovative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a range of Design & Technology subjects across KS3-KS5.
• Teach GCSE Design & Technology (advantageous but not essential).
• Engage and inspire students, fostering a love for Design & Technology.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the D&T Department.

What the school offers its staff

• Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Opportunities for continual professional development.
• A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
• Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
• A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
• An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
• A strong community of schools
• A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
• An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
• A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
• A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
• Access to wellbeing support and tools

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.

This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Platform Architect - ERP, to join our fantastic Architecture team. As a key member, you'll take a central role in shaping and managing our cutting-edge ERP platform. The newly established Client Engagement & Development Function (CEF), hosted within the Finance Service, will rely on your expertise to ensure seamless architecture, scalability, and innovation.

This role is open to remote working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week, although there will be occasions when you will be required to be in the office for key events and meetings.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

As the Platform Architect, your role involves designing, guiding, and supporting the Council's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. Your primary objective is to create an efficient platform architecture aligned with the organisation's strategic goals. You'll collaborate closely with other members of the Architecture Team and the Client Engagement & Development Function (CEF) hosted within the Finance Service.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to apply for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and answer the following application questions:

• As part of the existing architecture team, how would you ensure alignment between the ERP platform's design and the overall IT strategy of Surrey County Council? Describe your approach to balancing stakeholder needs and long-term vision.
• As an ERP Platform Architect, you'll need to ensure smooth integration between various systems and applications. How would you handle integrating the ERP platform with existing legacy systems, third-party tools, and cloud services? Describe a complex integration scenario you've successfully managed.
• As an architect, staying updated on industry trends is crucial. How do you keep abreast of ERP advancements, cloud technologies, and best practices? Share your approach to continuous learning and professional development.

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and answers to the above will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience in the practice of IT Architecture and knowledge of the TOGAF framework.
• Knowledge and strong record of working with ERP systems
• Thorough and comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles of effective architecture
• Ability to gather service drivers and requirements
• Knowledge of new and emerging technologies and industry best practice.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/08/2024 with interviews to follow.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Ralph Allen School is seeking a highly-motivated, inspirational, and dedicated teacher of Design & Technology to join our forward-thinking and supportive Design & Technology Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teachertoexcel within a dynamic and innovative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a range of Design & Technology subjects across KS3-KS5.
• Teach GCSE Design & Technology (advantageous but not essential).
• Engage and inspire students, fostering a love for Design & Technology.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the D&T Department.



What the school offers its staff

• Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Opportunities for continual professional development.
• A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
• Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
• A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
• An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
• A strong community of schools
• A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
• An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
• A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
• A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
• Access to wellbeing support and tools

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.

This role has a salary range of £50,047 and £55,125 per annum based on a 36-hour working week and is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

We are recruiting two full-time equivalent posts and are happy to talk about flexible working, including part-time and job share arrangements.

Do you want to do meaningful work that improves people's lives? Do you have experience of working on large change programmes involving multiple stakeholders?

If you enjoy working on transformational change and want to be part of a team and organisation that is welcoming, inclusive and forward thinking, we have a great opportunity for you!

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About Surrey County Council

Our ultimate ambition is that no-one is left behind. This means we help those Surrey residents who need us most and work in partnership to improve quality of life for everyone. This is our guiding mission. We want Surrey to be a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start to life, people live healthy and fulfilling lives, and are enabled to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community.

The Council has undergone significant transformation in the last five years and made major improvements. Our strategic framework, The Surrey Way, sets out our purpose, the kind of organisation we want to be and the culture we need to achieve this.

There is still work to be done and we have ambitious plans to continue transforming our services so we can deliver on our priority objectives to grow a sustainable economy, tackle health inequalities, empower our communities, and ensure a greener future.

About the Design and Transformation Team

The Design and Transformation Team sits at the heart of the Council. We design and deliver transformational change, using innovation and creativity to meet changing needs and enable the Council to achieve its ambitions.

We add value by leading complex, cross-cutting programmes of work that improve outcomes for residents, enable sustainable service improvements and build organisational capacity, resources and resilience.

About the Role

As the Design and Transformation Practitioner, you will play a key role in designing and delivering priority transformation programmes, working with a wide range of colleagues inside and outside of the Council to improve outcomes for residents while also contributing to the financial resilience of the Council.

You will help to facilitate a pipeline of activity, including by developing business cases - setting out anticipated benefits alongside required resources - and delivery plans to ensure work progresses as needed. You will also work with governance arrangements with a view to mitigating/issues risks and ensuring effective budgetary controls.

You will foster effective relationships and partnerships - between and beyond services - and help the team to develop, including by looking beyond the Council to identify and import effective practice and innovative approaches.

In return, the Design and Transformation Team promises autonomy, collaborative working and personal stretch aligned to individual development goals.

We are looking for people who:

• Can evidence effective change management in a complex environment
• Are curious, creative problem-solvers, ready to generate new ideas and insights
• Can establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and can communicate clearly and effectively, bringing people with us on the design and transformation journey
• Have experience of commissioning and/or working closely with commissioners
• Have experience of developing and delivering business cases and project delivery plans
• Understands of the key strategic issues facing local government, the wider public sector and partners

As part of the application process, you will be asked to answer the following questions along with uploading your CV:

1. What has motivated you to apply for this role?
2. Can you provide an example of when you have worked on a complex change programme that involved multiple stakeholders?
3. What strategies or methodologies did you employ to ensure a smooth and successful implementation of a change programme?
4. What excites you about working on transformational change in a complex organisation?
5. How do you envision fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7th January 2024. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 15th January 2024.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.