Total 73 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in St. Helens, Merseyside

Expressions of interest are now open for suitably qualified expert panellists to join the Design Review Panel (DRP). 


Background  


Sutherland Shire Council is located about 26 kilometres south from the Sydney CBD, with a population of 230,900 .  The Shire has diverse environment including urban areas, national parks, scenic coasts, and extensive waterways. Sutherland Shire is an appeal ing place to live, work and explore, with population projections set to rise in the coming years. This growth has encouraged development for residential, commercial and recreation uses to respond to the changing needs of the community.   


High quality development is essential as part of the Shires growth. The role of the Design Review Panel (DRP) is integral to supporting the assessment of development applications that shape our communitys image. The DRP has been







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On behalf of our client we are looking for an Assistant Vice President, Solution Architect.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the enterprise-wide global IT function including strategic alignment and planning, governance, architecture, information management, solution delivery, service management and day-to-day operations of the global network, storage, and telecommunications infrastructure Partner with senior executives to develop and implement an IT strategy including a current and future state IT architecture and system roadmap to scale with the company’s growth plans Focus is on strategic alignment and planning, architecture, solution delivery and service management for rapid growth on a global scale for multiple commercial products and strategic partnerships
• Support senior leaders with insight and direction on emerging technologies that support the company’s key business objectives
• Build credibility and influence through thorough understanding of business strategy, the program portfolio, and effective relationship and stakeholder management
• Lead a team responsible for the technical infrastructure across a global organization to ensure optimal performance, including cutting-edge enablement of a geographically dispersed and hybrid workforce
• Ensure data integrity and connectivity of enterprise-wide IT systems, allowing for maximum automation and integration of internal and external data reporting requirements within current enterprise systems
• Help determine capital investment parameters, priorities, and risks for enterprise-wide IT initiatives to maximize the return on investment. Oversee and manage the IT budget, inventory, and ongoing expenditures
• Coach, mentor, and provide development opportunities for the IT team; foster a culture of innovation, candor, and accountability
Education
• Bachelor degree or higher qualification desirable. Industry experience may substitute.
• An advanced degree is highly desirable.
Ideal Experience:
• Fifteen or more years of progressively responsible technology leadership roles
• Ideally, previous experience as a CIO or divisional CIO
• Transformation expertise
• Proven track record of implementing a transformation strategy in a multinational company and driving business value through technology transformation
• Functional leadership across multiple technology domains
• Including: applications, infrastructure, data, and analytics and digital
• Demonstrated leadership in building and developing a technology organization
• Experience with organizations in excess of 100 full-time employees
• Robust experience in the “business and operations of information technology”
• Including: business analysis and design, operations, fiscal efficiency, organizational development, change management, people leadership and external vendor management
Critical Leadership Capabilities: Acting Strategically
• Ability to create a two to three-year road map or blueprint to implement the enterprise technology strategy
• Identifies and prioritizes the most critical future factors to consider in making decisions
• Makes plans to address changes or trends in the external landscape (i.e., competitors, clients, and market segments) that affect own business or area
Driving Results
• Acts to surpass team goals, seizing opportunities to extend the limits of what is possible Sets continually higher goals for the team that are ambitious but achievable
• Identifies and acts on new opportunities that enable performance targets to be exceeded Seeks new challenges and is energized by exceeding targets
Collaborating and Influencing
• Identifies all necessary stakeholders and connects with them to gain support or agreement
• Negotiates with a genuine give-and-take approach that takes all parties’ perspectives into account
• Takes advantage of opportunities to build strategic relationships to achieve a specific outcome Engages others in open dialogue and adapts own influence approach to different stakeholders in ways that address their interests or concerns
• Anticipates emerging or potential conflicts among all stakeholders and takes steps to pre-empt them



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Coordinator Engineering Design

Lead a team of professional engineers and officers in providing civil, structural, environmental, and hydraulic engineering design services for infrastructure projects.
Manage and oversee the delivery of engineering design services for various asset classes including transport, stormwater, open space, and buildings.
Set strategic direction for engineering design by managing design specifications and technical manuals.
Engage and manage external consultants to ensure project objectives are met within budget and scope.

Company Overview
At Sutherland Shire Council, we are committed to fostering a vibrant, sustainable community through exceptional service delivery and innovative infrastructure planning. Our diverse team works collaboratively to enhance the wellbeing of our residents and the environment.
Your Role as Team Leader Engineering Design
As the Team Leader of Engineering Design, you will report directly to the Infrastructure Planning & Design Manager




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Coordinator Engineering Design

Lead a team of professional engineers and officers in providing civil, structural, environmental, and hydraulic engineering design services for infrastructure projects.
Manage and oversee the delivery of engineering design services for various asset classes including transport, stormwater, open space, and buildings.
Set strategic direction for engineering design by managing design specifications and technical manuals.
Engage and manage external consultants to ensure project objectives are met within budget and scope.

Company Overview
At Sutherland Shire Council, we are committed to fostering a vibrant, sustainable community through exceptional service delivery and innovative infrastructure planning. Our diverse team works collaboratively to enhance the wellbeing of our residents and the environment.
Your Role as Team Leader Engineering Design
As the Team Leader of Engineering Design, you will report directly to the Infrastructure Planning & Design





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Graphic Design & Video Content CreatorFull Time / Permanent contract Salary banding – Full Time - £35,344 - £38,621An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a dynamic and creative individual to join our marketing team as a Graphic Design and Video Content Creator. This role is essential in developing high-quality visual content across various media platforms to support marketing efforts aligned with the college’s strategic goals. The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant. Oaklands is ambitious at reaching a greater number of individuals, businesses and stakeholders through its diverse group, to grow our portfolio and offer, to meet global economic and social needs in a transformational way and we are seeking a Graphic Design and Video Content Creator to play a vital role in our Journey. As an ambassador of Oaklands, you will represent our brand in all your creative output and interactions. The role requires excellent organisational skills, creativity, time management, and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. You will also be responsible for ensuring consistency in our visual identity across all marketing channels. This role is an exciting opportunity for an organised, creative individual looking to make a significant impact on our marketing efforts. We encourage individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to apply. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a free on-site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle to work scheme and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what's important to you. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. Oaklands is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.WHAT WE OFFER:Automatic entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous Annual Leave - 30 days Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through membership and coaching Free onsite parking Subsidised onsite restaurant A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership Opportunities for flexible working Staff awards - Recognition of positive contributions & celebration events Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on OASIS Beauty treatments at WGC Campus! UNO Bus scheme - Discount fares on all UNO routes within Hertfordshire, staff and students need to show their ID badges when boarding the bus Discounted and/ or free events e.g. - Oakfest, Lambing weekend, Zoo etc! Safeguarding Statement Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Would you like to join our dedicated, highly skilled staff team to provide co-ordinated, high quality person centred care and support to our guests accessing Thyme Lodge respite service.

Thyme Lodge provides care and support which is tailored to the individual’s needs and preferences and promotes wellbeing, choice and community engagement to adults with a learning disability, mental health diagnosis, autism and physical disabilities.

We are recruiting a proactive and compassionate leader to oversee the operational management and quality of our respite care service in St Helens. Thyme Lodge is a beautiful, homely 5 bedroomed respite service with a comfortable communal lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory and large garden. All 5 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and each has en-suite facilities. The house is tastefully decorated throughout and always has a welcoming atmosphere.

Our guests have a range of support requirements including assistance with managing medication, finance support, personal care support and assistance to learn new daily living skills to help promote positive self-esteem and independence.

Our guests are looking for someone who is caring, passionate, fun, reliable and kind.

You will hold operational responsibility for all aspects of service delivery, CQC and contract compliance. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, professional, person-centred practice, and active support within the service. Relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You should have a well organised approach to staff deployment and service delivery.

You must have significant practitioner or management experience in relevant health and social care service provision alongside a warm, person-centered and respectful approach. An understanding of CQC quality requirements and care standards is essential. You should have a relevant professional qualification and/or a degree level qualification.

Creative Support is an Investor in People and we are committed to your continuous professional development. You will have the opportunity to meet your training and development needs with accredited training. You will be joining a very well-motivated regional team of senior managers who work together and support each other to provide excellent services in the North West.

If you would like to discuss this post and the benefits of working for Creative Support please contact Jackie Unsworth, Senior Operations Manager on 07971106309 or email jackie.unsworth@creativesupport.co.uk


Vacancy Reference Number: 72841

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.

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.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a skilled and enterprising teaching of Art and Design. Your talent, passion and vision will combine with cutting edge approaches to teaching to foster confidence and enthusiasm in our students, helping them overcome any barriers to learning.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity because not only will you be teaching across the full age range but you will also be actively shaping and developing the curriculum for our students.

This is a position that will offer you a platform to make a real difference to our students, ensuring all students engage with the curriculum and are able to achieve beyond their own expectations. You will be joining our ambitious and innovative team with a strong commitment to providing high quality learning opportunities. We are a school that invests in all its staff through subject specific CPD and places great emphasis on its own programme of professional growth

This exciting role will allow you to join a faculty which is both ambitious and innovative, where you will play a key role in its future success and aspirational goals.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Birkenhead Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Exclusive Education are looking to appoint an Art Teacher to work in a Secondary School in St Helens. The role is to start as soon as possible on a full time basis maternity cover until the end of the year. They are looking for a teacher to take over the class and demonstrate outstanding teaching. Working in a friendly, lively and vibrant school.

The School are looking at taking on either an NQT or a Qualified Teacher for this role as long as the ideal candidate is able to implement strong behaviour management strategies whilst adhering to school policies. Previous teaching experience is desirable.

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria;

Hold a relevant teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE, B.Ed. or a BA Hons
Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident
Have previous experience of working with children
Have good knowledge of the full Art curriculum
Previous KS3, KS4 and KS5 teaching experience
Experience of delivering engaging lessons in the Art curriculum
Two references working with children covering the last 2 years
Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
In return Exclusive Education can offer;

Excellent rates of pay
Direct links to local schools
Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability
Commitment to quality and safeguarding
A fast clearance process
If you are interested in the above role or any other teaching opportunities then please send your CV to enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk

If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us on 01925 594940 to find out about other opportunities we have available.

You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Secondary Education sector.

If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers*

A well-established Mechanical and Electrical Engineering practice based in Liverpool, with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. Known for delivering innovative M&E designs across a range of projects, from bespoke schemes to multi-million-pound developments, the firm has a strong reputation for quality in both the public and private sectors. Their impressive portfolio includes healthcare, education, and commercial markets.

This is a full time, permanent role offering up to £40K per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Design: Prepare small power and data layouts, fire alarm system designs, and lighting designs including calculations and light fitting selections.
• Produce lighting schedules and containment drawings.
• Develop strategies for security systems (CCTV, Intruder Alarm, Staff Attack), access control, nurse call, and assisted living warden call systems.
• Draw up main electrical distribution schematics and specialist schematics (lighting, data, security, etc.).
• Calculate cable sizing using appropriate software and produce distribution board schedules.
• Prepare general arrangement (GA) layouts of services and photovoltaic panel designs.
• Write detailed electrical specifications.

Cad / Revit Proficiency:

• Understand company standards and layouts.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit drawing protocols to produce basic layout drawings from sketches.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an M&E consulting environment.
• HNC or degree qualified (recent graduates will also be considered).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiar with using Amtech software to support electrical design.
• Strong team player with a commitment to high-quality work and career progression.
• Comfortable attending client meetings and working to deadlines.

If you have any questions, please contact Hona on 01772208967 or email hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide high quality teaching and learning experiences for students.
• Fulfill the role of Form Tutor to students.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated here. Other duties at an appropriate level and nature may also be required and will be negotiated.

Teaching and Learning

• Teach Creative Media at Key Stage 4 and Food and Nutrition at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Teach other areas of Design Technology at KS3 as required.
• Consistently deliver good or outstanding well-planned learning that achieve high outcomes.
• Monitor and identify under achieving students from performance data.
• Report on students’ progress and to parents as required.
• Liaise with parents to ensure excellent attainment.
• Contribute to the school literacy and reading policies.
• Support extended learning activities to enhance students learning experiences.
• Manage the behaviour of students in classrooms and around the school.
• Understand and fulfill all the requirements of Schools policies.
• Work as part of a team in the delivery of high-quality learning outside the classroom.
• To support the Curriculum Area’s Improvement Strategy.
• To contribute to the department’s after-school revision and extra-curricular programme.
• To support transition in learning at primary and post-16 level.
• As a Form Tutor support the personal development of students.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure all students are safe and can achieve their potential.
• Adhere at all times to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency.
• Attend subject and staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in Open Evenings, Parents’ Evenings and other school events.
• Uphold the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy and Student Dress Code.
• Be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training and development.

What the school offers its staff

The Governors of Stanley High School wish to appoint an exceptional classroom Teacher of Creative Media and/or Food Specialism to join our oversubscribed school for September 2024.

It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Stanley High School and trust the information provided will enable you to determine your suitability to join our journey and provide an exceptional education for all our students. As a school, we are determined to challenge our students inside and outside the classroom to aspire for individual excellence and excel to achieve the highest academic standards.

Would you like to join a well-established and successful team in a consistently high performing, oversubscribed, 11-16 school that focuses on each student as an individual whilst fostering a sense of belonging to a rich and diverse community? Stanley High School is commit­ted to supporting every student to develop to their full academic potential whilst experiencing a wide and exciting range of op­portunities to equip them with the skillset for a successful future as rounded, mature and confident members of modern British society.

Students at Stanley High School have consistently made good progress reflected in our outcomes over time. We are always striving for excellence. You would be joining an innovative team at a variety of stages in their career who are motivated by highly effective leadership.

We are seeking to appoint an energetic and highly qualified Creative Media and/or Food Teacher who is innovative with the ability to inspire and motivate students. This role is suitable for Early Career Teachers and more experienced professionals. The successful candidate will have a successful track record relevant to their stage in their career and be committed to becoming a high performing classroom practitioner. We are looking for someone with passion for their subject, who is creative and can make a positive contribution to improving provision and outcomes.

The Design Technology Department is a successful department with outstanding outcomes, the pupils thrive and thoroughly enjoy their experience from KS3-4. The staff play to the strengths of all pupils. The department promotes a positive, yet challenging climate where all pupils are encouraged and supported to take risks and have high expectations that are clearly modelled by experienced staff. As a consequence, the option classes in all Design technology areas at KS4 are oversubscribed.

I am very proud of the school, its students, staff and governors. Education at Stanley High aims to develop and nurture all students to take their place as caring and confident young people in the outside world. Our staff will engage in high quality Continuous Professional Development at both school and Trust level and all staff have access to our supportive well-being package.

Stanley High School is a proud member of the Southport Learning Trust family of schools leading to collaboration amongst our wider school community. The community of Food teachers within the Trust is very strong which would give strong support to the successful candidate and many opportunities for our students. We have a strong safeguarding culture and we will expect you to champion this within your role

We would like to invest in the long-term career of an exceptional candidate and would welcome visits from prospective applicants. Please contact the school office on 01704 228940 or enquiries@stanleyhigh.co.uk, to arrange a convenient time.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Kind regards

Nicki Gregg

Executive Headteacher

Further details about the role

Essential

Desirable

Assessed

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject

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AF

Qualified teacher status

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AF

Experience

A passion for Creative Media and/or Food and Nutrition/Hospitality and Catering and a thirst to develop pupils and self as lifelong learners in the subject.

AF, LO & I

Ability to teach engaging, well-sequenced and adapted lessons

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LO

Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes

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AF, LO & I

Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning

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AF, LO & I

Ability to demonstrate complex food cookery techniques

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AF & I

Experience of teaching groups of pupils and pupils of all abilities.

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AF & I

Collaborative teaching methods and working with colleagues in the preparation, assessment and monitoring work.

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AF & I

Experience as a form tutor and/or pastoral work

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AF & I

Experience as GCSE Examiner

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AF, LO & I

Experience of leading/taking part in an extracurricular activity/ planned trips.

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AF & I

Skills

Must be well organised

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LO & I

Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills

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LO & I

Ability to work hard under pressure while maintaining a positive, professional attitude

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LO & I

Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative

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AF & I

Excellent evidence-led creative teaching ability

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AF, LO & I

Knowledge and Understanding

National Curriculum for Food and Nutrition/ Hospitality and Catering at Key Stages 3-4

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AF, LO & I

Knowledge of Creative Media GCSE course and content

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Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 Part 1

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AF, LO & I

Developing schemes of work and scaffolding tasks

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AF & I

Equal Opportunities

Understanding of different social backgrounds of pupils

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AF & I

Understanding the needs of pupils and the appropriate strategies to support them

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AF, I & LO

AF – Application Form LO - Lesson Observation I - Interview

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at the interview.

Develop and maintain the visual identity of the restaurant
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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about the Arts and have the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results? Then come and join a high performing and forward thinking Art & Design Technology team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.

Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and creative Art and Design Technology teacher for January 2025, with excellent interpersonal skills, who has a thirst for knowledge and can inspire young people to develop and creatively explore their ideas, skills and confidence in a range of creative and technical disciplines and can teach practical design technology and related techniques to KS3 and KS4 students.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in visual and creative arts.

This is a part time 0.6 teaching position with the possibility of full time hours. We welcome applications from both experienced and early career teachers.

Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high-achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed. The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.

Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website

Prospective candidates can visit the school by prior appointment. Please contact jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk or telephone 01744 677205 to let us know if you are interested.

Please return application forms to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

Requirements

Familiarity with the GCSE Art specification

Familiarity with A level specification for Art

Track record of expertise and raising achievement and securing improvement

Experience of teaching Design Technology

Portfolio of Work that clearly shows pupil progression leading to ‘Outstanding’ pupil outcomes.

To be able to articulate a vision for learning

Qualifications SkillsandAbilities

Good Degree in relevant subject area

PGCE in relevant subject area

QTS/QTLS

Evidence of further professional development at Masters level

Relevant, recent experience of working in an 11-16 or 11-18 school

Strong subject knowledge

A strong interest in current developments in Art

Experience of teaching across the ability spectrum

Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students and staff

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Reliable, punctual, diligent, and well organised

Shows a strong commitment to equity in provision for students and a belief in the potential of every child

Demonstrate the ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students, staff, and parents

Can set, maintain and actively promote high standards of student behaviour

Willingness to get involved in the wider life of the school

Quality of Teaching

Ability and experience of teaching Art at KS3 and GCSE

Ability and experience of teaching Art at KS5

Evidence of excellent teaching – at least Good judgments

Evidence of “Outstanding” practice

Experience of planning and delivering interventions for pupils

Knowledge of the barriers to learning that pupils may face

Tailoring plans and interventions to individual pupils

National Standards

Evidence all of the Teaching Standards in routine practice

Understanding of GCSE reforms across Art and Design subjects

Ethos and Extra Curricular and Curriculum enrichment

Evidence of inclusive practice

Evidence all of substantial contribution to extra-curricular activities

CommitmenttoEqualOpportunities

Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity

What the school offers its staff

Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ethos
Support for the aims and objectives of Birkdale High School

A commitment to work and liaise with members of the school community

Qualifications / Training
Relevant subject qualification at degree level or equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Evidence of recent relevant CPD

Experience
Experience of teaching in an 11-16 school

Proven successful classroom practitioner with the willingness and ability to teach a second subject

Knowledge and Skills
A clear and compelling commitment to Teaching and Learning as key to raising attainment

An up-to-date knowledge of current education thinking

The ability to reflect and evaluate own practice and act upon the findings

The ability to inspire students

Excellent interpersonal skills reflected in the ability to work with colleagues

The ability to maintain and improve high attainment standards

An innovative approach to delivering the curriculum

A commitment to the principles and values of an inclusive education

A commitment to safeguarding and the pastoral care and personal development of students

A knowledge and awareness of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of pupils in schools

The ability to maintain and improve, where necessary, student behaviour

The commitment and ability to embrace and implement a shared vision

A commitment to providing extracurricular activities

The ability to use ICT to facilitate learning

What the school offers its staff

Birkdale High School is an oversubscribed and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and consistently above national average academic results.We are also proud to be part of the Southport Learning Trust.

The Design Technology Department at Birkdale High School is a committed, collaborative and hard working team with a strong team ethos. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic department who have worked hard to develop a carefully sequenced and challenging curriculum. With visualisers and interactive whiteboards in every classroom, an emphasis on mastery, modelling and effective retrieval practice, we ensure that we invest time and energy in strategies that most benefit our boys. We are proud to consistently achieve excellent results in Design Technology and we are looking for an outstanding, passionate teacher to continue to contribute to further improvements in this successful department.

In recent years, our school has developed a strong culture of teacher development based upon research, a deep understanding of cognitive science and how this can transform classroom practice, and a willingness from all staff to strive to be even better than they already are. We learn from each other, celebrate good practice and help staff to flourish in their career development.

Ultimately, we aim to provide our boys with an excellent, well sequenced and considered curriculum, founded upon key core knowledge and the development of essential life skills such as reading, academic curiosity and the tools to be life-long learners. In addition, we are passionate about developing pupils’ character and ensuring that the boys become well-rounded and empowered young men.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher of Design Technology with outstanding potential to join a successful department with committed teachers working as a close team. The appointed candidate is required to join the team from 1 January 2025 (or sooner). This role is suitable for an ECT or a more experienced teacher.

Finding the right school is always important. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the closing date. You will have the opportunity to meet the Headteacher, tour the school, and most importantly, gain a flavour of the fantastic learning environment and meet some of our wonderful boys.

We are really looking forward to meeting you.

Gareth Banks

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.

Would you like to join our dedicated, highly skilled staff team to provide co-ordinated, high quality person centred care and support to our guests accessing Thyme Lodge respite service.

Thyme Lodge provides care and support which is tailored to the individual’s needs and preferences and promotes wellbeing, choice and community engagement to adults with a learning disability, mental health diagnosis, autism and physical disabilities.

We are recruiting a proactive and compassionate leader to oversee the operational management and quality of our respite care service in St Helens. Thyme Lodge is a beautiful, homely 5 bedroomed respite service with a comfortable communal lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory and large garden. All 5 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and each has en-suite facilities. The house is tastefully decorated throughout and always has a welcoming atmosphere.

Our guests have a range of support requirements including assistance with managing medication, finance support, personal care support and assistance to learn new daily living skills to help promote positive self-esteem and independence.

Our guests are looking for someone who is caring, passionate, fun, reliable and kind.

You will hold operational responsibility for all aspects of service delivery, CQC and contract compliance. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, professional, person-centred practice, and active support within the service. Relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You should have a well organised approach to staff deployment and service delivery.

You must have significant practitioner or management experience in relevant health and social care service provision alongside a warm, person-centered and respectful approach. An understanding of CQC quality requirements and care standards is essential. You should have a relevant professional qualification and/or a degree level qualification.

Creative Support is an Investor in People and we are committed to your continuous professional development. You will have the opportunity to meet your training and development needs with accredited training. You will be joining a very well-motivated regional team of senior managers who work together and support each other to provide excellent services in the North West.

If you would like to discuss this post and the benefits of working for Creative Support please contact Jackie Unsworth, Senior Operations Manager on 07971106309 or email jackie.unsworth@creativesupport.co.uk

Vacancy Reference Number: 72753

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.