Performing Arts Technician (Creative Venue) Apprenticeship

Salary up to £12,656 pa. 37 hours per week (5 days per week), Term time only plus 5 teacher training days.  Salary will be pro rata to weeks worked. (Fixed term contract for duration of apprenticeship anticipated to be 18 months in first instance.)

Want to kick off your career, earn a living and train at the same time?  We could have just the Apprenticeship role for you… Your journey starts here. 

This is an excellent opportunity to support with the teaching of subjects within the Performing Arts faculty, by maintaining and preparing technical systems, equipment and materials for use by students and staff. Along the way you will gain a Level 3 (A level equivalent) Creative Venue Technician NVQ.

Through the leader in our Performing Arts Faculty, we will provide comprehensive induction training.  You will shadow our other staff so you can get a really good understanding of our systems and policies and have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know our students during your induction programme.  Thereafter dedicated time will be built into your working week to enable you to progress with your apprenticeship qualification.

This opportunity provides scope to develop knowledge, skills and experience that could be a stepping stone to employment. You will also have the opportunity to support the planning and delivery of high quality learning and by working in our school community you will be equipped with a wide range of skills and experiences that will allow you to be prepared for future employment.

Caludon Castle has a great deal to be proud of.  We are an oversubscribed, high performing school with excellent ICT-rich premises. 

For many, apprenticeships are an obvious choice, but for others, it is something you may not have considered.  Below are some of the benefits why you should consider an apprenticeship – dream big and see what you can achieve 

• Earn while you learn. For this role you could earn up to £900 per month (before any relevant deductions) 
• Train in the skills employers want. ... 
• Gain excellent progression opportunities. ... 
• Increase your future earning potential. ... 
• Become more confident. ... 
• Make new friends… 
• Get student discounts… 
• Learn key skills… 
• Know your career choice is right for you having worked in the sector throughout your Apprenticeship…. 

We also offer cycle to work voucher scheme, access to the on-site gym and swimming pool, free parking, an employee discount scheme and a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our wellbeing committee and people strategy.

If you are passionate about improving students’ life chances, as we are, please contact Emma Over, HR Director who would be delighted to talk to you about these opportunities, please email humanresources@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk if you would like to arrange a time to visit the school.

Application packs are available to download on the Trust website http://castlephoenixtrust.org.uk/job-opportunities/vacancies/ and www.wmjobs or from Emma Over via email: humanresources@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk

Completed forms are returnable to humanresources@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk

Closing date 9.00 am on 23^rd August 2021

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Due to the current coronavirus situations, interviews may be subject to date change.  All interviews that do take place will do so in a safe environment observing government guidance under social distancing criteria.  Please do continue to submit your application if you are interested in the opportunity.  We will maintain contact with all candidates so you are clear of selection process arrangements if you are shortlisted.

These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.