Total 29 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1AN

About The Role
At EKFB we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We’re currently recruiting for a Structures Design Engineer based in Milton Keynes.
In this role, you will assist the Structures Discipline Manager routewide (across all sectors) in the delivery of the design of structures. You will lead the design development within the IDMT and liaising with the D7E Section Lead to ensure the delivery on time, optimised and in accordance with the Client's requirements. Key aspects of this role is in study of assisting in the optimisation/assumptions and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams and designers. You will assist in the coordination with Construction for management of topics such as GI, topographical surveys, and all other issues related with the design development for the structure's disciplines.
You will also provide support in design for constructability and TW integration (coordination with Construction and leading designer action) and assisting in the direct link to BOQ monitoring, model review, quality monitoring and control.
In addition you will coordinate of all design and assurance deliverables with interfacing organisations and maintain close liaison and collaboration with HS2 technical team as required.


About The Candidate

- Civil or Structural Engineering degree.
- Experience in major civil engineering works, in the structural design field.
- Experience working on large infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of typical temporary works involved in the construction of major and standard bridges.
- Knowledge of relevant structures standards and its applicability for the design.
- A good communicator and able to build positive working relationships, internally and with the supply chain.

About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects.
EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today! In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.
Pre-employment checks:
It is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of the onboarding process).
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About The Role
At EKFB we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We’re currently recruiting for a Structures Design Manager based in Milton Keynes.
In this role, you will manage all the Structures in all aspects of the design delivery; manage the design interface between the Construction team EKFB, the TW design and HS2. You will also manage the TQs and EWN concerning the structures design and support the administration of the Design subcontract and the Main contract raising EWNs, TQs and PMIs as appropriate in CEMAR. You will ensure that the constructability report developed by the Construction Team is aligned with the assumption of methodology and sequence of construction defined the start of the design.
Part of this role is also identify early warnings to mitigate risks, issues and enable the realisation of opportunities and promptly escalate issues to the line manager. You will ensure that in delivering designs, all best practice is integrated into the project. You will manage change control, internal approvals through established processes and monitor and participate in the design review process.
You will interact with the Supply Chain to ensure Technical Queries and all other design related issues are answered in a timely and efficient manner. In addition, you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and support to comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

About The Candidate

- Degree level qualification in civil engineering or the equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in Bridge Design coordination
- Knowledge of HS2 act, Civil Engineering regulations (e.g., Eurocodes 2, British Standards)
- Knowledge of the CDM Principal Designer role
- Excellent communication skills

About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects.
EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today! In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.
Pre-employment checks:
It is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of the onboarding process).
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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Design and Technology is viewed as a core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students study a range of activities leading them to make products in resistant and compliant materials. As well as a sound workshop experience, students also enjoy working with textiles and food. At key stage 4 and 5 students can specialise in a wide range of courses including 3D Design. Our BTEC construction course remains popular with students seeking employment in associated trades.

We are seeking an inspiring teacher of Design and Technology with a specialism in Textiles to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability.

Textiles has grown in popularity over the past couple of years and now has a very strong cohort of GCSE students. Textiles has a very large, exceptionally well equipped room along with an attached storage cupboard and a cutting room/fabric storage area. A heat press, kitchen area, array of embroidery/overlocking and sewing machines and a large number of mannequins means that students can work easily on garments or textiles based artwork. Strong links have been built with other departments in school and other textiles departments locally which have enabled students to share artist workshops and educational trips this year.

For Textiles you will need to be confident using/maintaining sewing machines preferably with experience of teaching textiles to KS3/KS4. You will be able to be part of a hard-working team which supports each other to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• a passion for design technology and teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching design technology at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in textiles at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4
• the ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example
• aspiration to progress their career in the future
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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

We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art and Textiles to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.

The Art and Technology departments are viewed as core components of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. In Art, at key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.

In technology, at key stage 3 (years 7 & 8) students work across a range of different subjects including Textiles as part of a rotation, year 9 they select creative subjects they want to deepen their knowledge with during a more intensive year within their selected subjects. At KS4 students currently study Art endorsed Textiles (AQA) working across a number of techniques to produce a combination of garments and textiles based artwork. Sketchbooks are a strength of the department and are used to creatively document the design process. As this is a relatively new subject in school, we hope to offer Textiles at KS5 level when the current cohort progresses to year 12/13.

Art is an incredibly successful department with 100% of students gaining 4+ in the GCSE exams in 2023. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range as well as Photography at A level. A confident understanding of how to use Photoshop and MAC based operating systems is required. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room. Frequent visits to galleries and exhibitions in Southampton, Chichester and London are popular events in our busy school diary.

Textiles has grown in popularity over the past couple of years and now has a very strong cohort of GCSE students. Textiles has a very large, exceptionally well equipped room along with an attached storage cupboard and a cutting room/fabric storage area. A heat press, kitchen area, array of embroidery/overlocking and sewing machines and a large number of mannequins means that students can work easily on garments or textiles based artwork. Strong links have been built with other departments in school and other textiles departments locally which have enabled students to share artist workshops and educational trips this year.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content for both Art and Photography.

For Textiles they will need to be confident using/maintaining sewing machines preferably with experience of teaching textiles to KS3/KS4. They will be able to be part of a hard-working team which supports each other to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• a passion for art and textiles teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art and textiles at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• ability to teach A Level Photography with a confident knowledge of Photoshop and Mac based systems.
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art and textiles at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• Ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and

when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and

attainment.

• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.
• aspiration to progress their career in the future.
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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

• We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.

The Art department is viewed as a core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.

Art is an incredibly successful department. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room. Frequent visits to galleries and exhibitions in Southampton, Chichester and London are popular events in our busy school diary.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -


• a passion for teaching art with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.
• aspiration to progress their career in the future.
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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

We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art and Photography to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.

The Art department is viewed as core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.

Art is an incredibly successful department. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range as well as Photography at A level. A confident understanding of how to use Photoshop and MAC based operating systems is required. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room. Frequent visits to galleries and exhibitions in Southampton, Chichester and London are popular events in our busy school diary.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content for both Art and Photography.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• a passion for art and photography teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art and photography at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• ability to teach A Level Photography with a confident knowledge of Photoshop and Mac based systems.
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art and photography at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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.

Contractor required to work on the early stages of User Experience reqirements capture, definition and realisation.

Essential experience:

??? Discovery workshops: planning, preparation, delivery and analysis.
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You will be workig on complex cloud services that leaverage Machine Learning to devlier novel intuitive User Experiences. As part of a global team comprising: User Researchers, Interaction Designers, UX Designers and Visual Designers you will leverage a global Scientific Software organisations large pool of talented coders to deliver exceptional user interfaces.


Key skills:
Hands-on experience working in an Enterprise environment
Experience using Sketch.
Ability to create clickable prototypes of your design concepts, either in code or using tools such as Omnigraffle, Axure, Figma and Principle.
UX deisgn of complex projects from Discovery
Participating in and sometimes leading research examoining users and their needs.
Reviewing requirements gathered from client stakeholders and subject matter experts, and exploring how these can be translated into compelling design concepts
Planning and facilitating workshops to help you, your team, and customers discover needs, set project direction, and ideate solutions
Crafting experiences that go beyond good design into delighting users
Testing designs with users
Helping non-UX professionals to understand the value of UX and adopt UX practices.
Thinking about Information Architecture and how best to expose only what is necessary to the end user through simple UI and Interaction

Please apply with portfolio and CV.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Design and Technology is viewed as a core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students study a range of activities leading them to make products in resistant and compliant materials. As well as a sound workshop experience, students also enjoy working with textiles and food. At key stage 4 and 5 students can specialise in a wide range of courses including 3D Design. Our BTEC construction course remains popular with students seeking employment in associated trades.

We are seeking an inspiring teacher of Design and Technology with a specialism in Textiles to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability.

Textiles has grown in popularity over the past couple of years and now has a very strong cohort of GCSE students. Textiles has a very large, exceptionally well equipped room along with an attached storage cupboard and a cutting room/fabric storage area. A heat press, kitchen area, array of embroidery/overlocking and sewing machines and a large number of mannequins means that students can work easily on garments or textiles based artwork. Strong links have been built with other departments in school and other textiles departments locally which have enabled students to share artist workshops and educational trips this year.

For Textiles you will need to be confident using/maintaining sewing machines preferably with experience of teaching textiles to KS3/KS4. You will be able to be part of a hard-working team which supports each other to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• a passion for design technology and teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching design technology at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in textiles at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4
• the ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example
• aspiration to progress their career in the future
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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

We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art and Photography to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.

The Art department is viewed as core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.

Art is an incredibly successful department. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range as well as Photography at A level. A confident understanding of how to use Photoshop and MAC based operating systems is required. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room. Frequent visits to galleries and exhibitions in Southampton, Chichester and London are popular events in our busy school diary.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content for both Art and Photography.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• a passion for art and photography teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art and photography at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• ability to teach A Level Photography with a confident knowledge of Photoshop and Mac based systems.
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art and photography at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Art to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.

The Art department is viewed as a core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.

Art is an incredibly successful department. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range as well as Photography at A level. A confident understanding of how to use Photoshop and MAC based operating systems is required. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content for both Art and Photography. They will be able to be part of a hard-working team which supports each other to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• effective line management of teaching and support staff to ensure delivery of an outstanding quality focused education.
• ability to manage and deploy budgets and resources
• a passion for art and teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.
• aspiration to progress their career in the future.
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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

• We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.

The Art department is viewed as a core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.

Art is an incredibly successful department. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room. Frequent visits to galleries and exhibitions in Southampton, Chichester and London are popular events in our busy school diary.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -


• a passion for teaching art with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.
• aspiration to progress their career in the future.
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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

We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art and Textiles to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.

The Art and Technology departments are viewed as core components of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. In Art, at key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.

In technology, at key stage 3 (years 7 & 8) students work across a range of different subjects including Textiles as part of a rotation, year 9 they select creative subjects they want to deepen their knowledge with during a more intensive year within their selected subjects. At KS4 students currently study Art endorsed Textiles (AQA) working across a number of techniques to produce a combination of garments and textiles based artwork. Sketchbooks are a strength of the department and are used to creatively document the design process. As this is a relatively new subject in school, we hope to offer Textiles at KS5 level when the current cohort progresses to year 12/13.

Art is an incredibly successful department with 100% of students gaining 4+ in the GCSE exams in 2023. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range as well as Photography at A level. A confident understanding of how to use Photoshop and MAC based operating systems is required. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room. Frequent visits to galleries and exhibitions in Southampton, Chichester and London are popular events in our busy school diary.

Textiles has grown in popularity over the past couple of years and now has a very strong cohort of GCSE students. Textiles has a very large, exceptionally well equipped room along with an attached storage cupboard and a cutting room/fabric storage area. A heat press, kitchen area, array of embroidery/overlocking and sewing machines and a large number of mannequins means that students can work easily on garments or textiles based artwork. Strong links have been built with other departments in school and other textiles departments locally which have enabled students to share artist workshops and educational trips this year.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content for both Art and Photography.

For Textiles they will need to be confident using/maintaining sewing machines preferably with experience of teaching textiles to KS3/KS4. They will be able to be part of a hard-working team which supports each other to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• a passion for art and textiles teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art and textiles at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• ability to teach A Level Photography with a confident knowledge of Photoshop and Mac based systems.
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art and textiles at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• Ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and

when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and

attainment.

• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.
• aspiration to progress their career in the future.
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

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



We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art and Textiles to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to help ensure the department and our students flourish beyond what they thought possible.



The Art and Technology departments are viewed as core components of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. In Art, at key stage 3 students research artists and designers and explore a range of medias. At KS4 students currently study Art, Craft and Design which gives a range of outcomes from 3D to fine art. At KS5 we offer Art, Craft and Design A level as well as Photography A Level.



In technology, at key stage 3 (years 7 & 8) students work across a range of different subjects including Textiles as part of a rotation, year 9 they select creative subjects they want to deepen their knowledge with during a more intensive year within their selected subjects. At KS4 students currently study Art endorsed Textiles (AQA) working across a number of techniques to produce a combination of garments and textiles based artwork. Sketchbooks are a strength of the department and are used to creatively document the design process. As this is a relatively new subject in school, we hope to offer Textiles at KS5 level when the current cohort progresses to year 12/13.



Art is an incredibly successful department with 100% of students gaining 4+ in the GCSE exams in 2023. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across the age and ability range as well as Photography at A level. A confident understanding of how to use Photoshop and MAC based operating systems is required. Applicants should have a broad view in Art in education and be able to bring a flexible approach to the teaching of Art. There is a suite of four art rooms; one is a fully equipped Sixth Form photography studio with professional lighting as well as a dark room. Frequent visits to galleries and exhibitions in Southampton, Chichester and London are popular events in our busy school diary.



Textiles has grown in popularity over the past couple of years and now has a very strong cohort of GCSE students. Textiles has a very large, exceptionally well equipped room along with an attached storage cupboard and a cutting room/fabric storage area. A heat press, kitchen area, array of embroidery/overlocking and sewing machines and a large number of mannequins means that students can work easily on garments or textiles based artwork. Strong links have been built with other departments in school and other textiles departments locally which have enabled students to share artist workshops and educational trips this year.



The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE Art curriculum, in addition they will likely have, or be able to quickly acquire, an understanding of A Level curriculum content for both Art and Photography.



For Textiles they will need to be confident using/maintaining sewing machines preferably with experience of teaching textiles to KS3/KS4. They will be able to be part of a hard-working team which supports each other to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.



The successful candidate will demonstrate: -



• a passion for art and textiles teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching art and textiles at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• ability to teach A Level Photography with a confident knowledge of Photoshop and Mac based systems.
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities.
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in art and textiles at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons.
• Ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and















when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and



attainment.



• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example.
• aspiration to progress their career in the future.
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.





















What the school offers its staff



We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding



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.

Your new company

One of the UK's leading specialist insurance providers.

Your new role

The Solutions Architect will manage projects and changes from inception to delivery from a technical perspective, working alongside the wider project team to deliver complete solutions.

The role will involve engaging with internal teams and senior management to gather requirements and draft technical solution specifications. Then working with the internal teams, external vendors, and partners to deliver the end solution.

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

Technical Project Management

• The Solutions Architect will be responsible for the full end-to-end management and delivery of the project from a technical perspective, generally working alongside a business project manager to deliver the wider full end-to-end solution.
• Drive the requirements gathering for projects, ensuring all business area needs are captured, clear and understood.
• Create/Participate in the creation of project plans and ensuring realistic timelines are set, using Microsoft Project, Kanban and other tools.
• Creation of detailed specifications (both technical and functional) for use internally and working with third party vendors. Ensuring the specifications are fully understood.
• Support the build and test cycle teams wherever necessary to ensure timelines are adhered to and output is of high quality.
• Host end of sprint demo's for stakeholders and subject-matter experts.
• Aid in managing change and scope creep within the project.
• Ensure acceptance into service processes is following the release of a project into production.
• Run or support project close down and lesson learned activities.
• Key KPI's for this role will be measured on project delivery to time, budget, and quality.

Day to Day

• Alongside managing projects, the Solutions Architect will also be expected to manage small/medium changes through to completion, working with a scaled down project framework model.
• Some helpdesk support may be required to triage tickets and assign them to appropriate resolver groups.
• Some technical development may be required to support in house applications.
• Some research and development may be required to explore new technologies and solutions.

General

• Work to meet the departmental objectives and achieving required quality results.
• Be fully conversant and ensure all company and departmental policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times.
• Carry out additional duties requested, as the requirements of the business demand.
• Attend training, meetings and company events.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience of being involved in complex technical projects, preferably from a software development background.
• An advanced understanding of modern website architecture, web API's and MS SQL database design is essential.
• Experience in Microsoft .Net technologies is required.
• Experience with data migration projects an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in the insurance industry an advantage but not essential.
• The ability to understand complex technical processes and create pragmatic solutions is critical to success in this position.
• The ability to manage time, create plans and prioritise work effectively.
• A great communicator with the ability to communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to peers and management-level colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling the ability to comfortably communicate with senior business leaders, external 3rd party vendors and the wider internal team.
• Proactive and enthusiastic in learning and seeking out new technologies.
• Experience working within the full end to end project life cycle.
• A motivated individual that has sound judgement.
• Educated to degree level in computer science or similar relevant field or proven relevant experience in the field is desired.

The points below are mandatory

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to agreed performance targets.
• Versatile, with the ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of a rapidly developing business.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours to meet business needs.
• Travel to Ireland and Europe will be required.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Design Technology Teacher needed in Brentwood.

Are you a committed and dedicated Design Technology Teacher? Are you looking for a new challenge in a supportive and progressive school?

A Brentwood based secondary school is looking to recruit a qualified Design Technology Teacher to enrich the learning and development of their KS3 & KS4 students. The school is looking for a Design Technology Teacher who can create engaging and innovative lesson plans, demonstrate effective teaching practices and strong behaviour management skills.

The position is full-time and will include planning and assessment, under the guidance of the Head of Department. The successful candidate may also be required to provide individual plans for Learning Support Assistants to follow when working on a 1:1 basis with SEND students.

To apply, please contact Callum on 01245335533 or email your CV to callum.hemson@teacheractive.com

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