Total 10 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1ST

About Us

Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.



About the Role


We are seeking a talented CAD Draughtsperson & GIS Operator to join our Property and Facilities Management Team. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Regeneration & Assets Team by producing high-quality technical and legal plans using AutoCAD and Geographical Information Services (GIS).



The successful candidate will also act as the primary administrator for the Council’s integrated Estate and Facilities Management System (TF Cloud), ensuring accurate data management and reporting.



Main Responsibilities



Utilise AutoCAD to create detailed technical plans and legal documents for property acquisitions, redevelopment schemes, and leases.


Assist with on-site surveys, capturing accurate measurements and producing scaled drawings to support the Regeneration & Assets Team.


Maintain and update the Council’s property database using TF Cloud and GIS software.


Gather and input data relating to the operational costs of Council-owned properties and produce performance reports.


Work closely with surveyors to prioritise tasks and ensure plans are completed accurately and within set deadlines.

Assist in preparing marketing particulars for property disposals, ensuring clear presentation of plans to aid decision-making.

Candidate Profile


We believe in fostering growth and development for all employees at every stage of their careers. You will have the opportunity to benefit from training in new technologies and systems and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate should have:



Formal training and strong experience in using AutoCAD and GIS software (e.g. ArcMap).
A good educational standard, with a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) and at least one A-Level.


Excellent IT skills, with a focus on attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently and accurately articulate information to colleagues and stakeholders.


A proactive approach to managing workloads and delivering tasks within deadlines.


Benefits and Working Arrangements



Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home and on-site (1-2 days per week).


Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career progression.

Employee Wellbeing: Weekly well-being drop-in sessions and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.


If you are passionate about CAD and GIS and want to be part of a forward-thinking team making a positive impact in Bexley, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information


As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
Job Description for : Art and Design Technician

Grade : Spine Point 14-22

Salary: £11,234 - £14,150 per annum( £22,487 - £28,300 Full Time equivalent)

Hours: 18.5 Hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Responsible to: Curriculum Manager – Art, ICT and Media

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

London South East College is looking for highly motivated individual to maintain the work in the Art and design department across campuses to support learner achievement.

The role of the Art and Design Technician is a key role in the department with the maintenance of the teaching areas this role is vital to learner success.

The successful candidate will work flexibly across the campuses to prepare and maintain equipment and resources for classes and teachers.

The successful candidate will oversee the safe storage of all resources as well as contributing to the achievement of learners.

The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality of customer services within the department.

The successful candidate will provide advice on technical issues and be responsible for practical demonstrations to small groups of students in the groups.

The successful candidate will work flexibly in the absence of staff with sickness and support with cover teaching.

Those appointed will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe and well maintained working environment by regularly updating Risk and COSHH assessments.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 13.5 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident –Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.




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Role: Senior Design Manager

Location: Canterbury

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Highly Competitive

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Senior / Design Manager for a regional and or national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

WHATS NEXT?

For more information, please contact Sam today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Design and Technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a mixed school who believe that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Design and Technology are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Bromley with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.

Bromley is a major commercial centre and focal point of outer South East London. Located just nine miles from Charing Cross, it sits in the upper valley of the River Ravensbourn.

Role and Responsibilities:
*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning
*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.
*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.
*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology or any other related field.
*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.
*Proven experience of teaching Design and Technology at the secondary or higher education level.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
* Membership of a generous pension scheme

• Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution.
• Free Flu Vaccinations.
• Employee Assistant Programme via Health Assure.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Mentoring and high-level training
• Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free, secure car parking

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.**
*Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. *
*Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.
If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential

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A new Design Manager role has just landed. Are you looking for your next opportunity?

• Position: Design Manager
• Location: Canterbury, Kent (office based circa 6 months) before moving to a site based role in Kent.
• Contract type: Freelance
• Day rate: £ Negotiable (this role will be PAYE or via an Umbrella company)
• Start date: November 2024
• Duration: In excess of 12 months
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes for across multiple sectors of the built environment with projects in excess of £100 million in value.

The project this role is being recruited for is a £20 million Two-Stage Design & Build education complex in Kent.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success and will be

• Reporting to the Contracts Manager in conjuction with the Head of Design and working alongside other Design Managers within the business.
• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects due to commence on site and in progress.
• Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

To be successful in this role:

• Previous experience of working within the Department for Education construction framework.
• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on multiple projects running concurrently with values in excess of £5m would be an advantage but not essential.

This role is a great opportunity for someone that is immediately available or becoming available in the near future and looks to work with a growing team that is forward thinking and fosters great relationships within the team, the clients and supply chain.

If you like what you have read above and think could be the right next step for your career please click 'Apply Now'

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Bexleyare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiringTeacher of Design and Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition), starting from January 2025. The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance, commensurate with experience.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are very pleased to advertise for the position of Creative Arts 2iC at Bishop Justus Church of England School. This vacancy within the Creative Arts Faculty (which includes Media, Film, Art and Design Technology departments) presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Creative Arts Teacher to make an impact on an important area of the national curriculum. The Creative Arts 2iC should be prepared to pursue high academic standards and be able to deliver an excellent education. The successful candidate will lead on the design, delivery of the curricula and can expect to be supported as a practitioner as we work towards delivering a full and balanced curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bishop Justus, a large and dynamic Church of England school in the busy suburb of Bromley. Our school vision and ethos are at the centre of what we do, we care about and educate the whole child, combining excellent education with a firm and moral grounding so our learners can give back to their communities.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Teacher and 2 iC within the Creative Arts Faculty.
• Lead on designing and delivering the curriculum across DT;
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to co-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status;
• Have some leadership experience;

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be capable of performing as an excellent Head of Design & Technology
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Have a love of all areas of design technology, including art and textiles;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• An opportunity for a head of faculty role for the right candidate;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Design and Technology

Main Professional Scale or Upper Pay Scale

Full time

We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher of DT to support the provision of this popular department for KS3 and KS4 and A-level .

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those new to the profession. The Judd School is a high performing boys’ grammar school which is enriched by a mixed sixth form. Our 2015 Ofsted Report deemed us to be Outstanding in all areas.

Further details about the school can be found at judd.online. If you require any further information about the vacancy please telephone Nicola Prendergast on 01732 373550.

Applications must be made directly through the TES website. Please ensure you complete full employment and education history, including grades achieved at all levels.

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary: MPS or UPS
• Closing date:Monday 21st October (12pm)*
• Position start date: January 2025
• Interviews: w/c 21st October 2024

*the school reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for the role, we recommend you do not delay in submitting your application.

What the school offers its staff

The Judd School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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

St Gregory’s Catholic School is currently looking for a Teacher of Design & Technology to join our to help us fulfil our goals to provide an outstanding creative environment for our students across our school.

Prior experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage and candidates should have practical knowledge of working in Design & Technology. Experience in Engineering would be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a passion and determination to inspire and motivate students to develop a passion for DT. They will be dynamic, emotionally intelligent and sympathetic with the strong Catholic ethos and values of St Gregory’s who are committed to improving the life chances of young people

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.