Arts Facilitator, Creative Kids

ob Title: Arts Facilitator (freelance)

Place of Work: Creative Kids, Arts Education Centre.
Location of Work: Central Boscombe, Bournemouth.
Fee: £1,830
The position is offered as: Fixed Fee, part-time contract, paid on completion.

Details of Hours / Contract Length: The post holder will be working a 45-hour week (8:30 – 17:30 Monday – Friday) from Monday 25th July Friday 2nd September including a training/orientation morning on Saturday 23rd July. Candidates must be professional freelancers (UTR number required) with Public Liability Insurance + current DBS*

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Education to degree level or equivalent in the arts or creative industries is desirable.
Core Skills and Common Knowledge Certificate (full training can be offered).
Current First Aid Certificate (preferably child specific).
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Safeguarding children and the welfare of the child.
Knowledge of the arts and cultural contemporary practice.
Understanding of the delivery of The Arts Award and Arts Box.
In depth knowledge of using iPads and apps in a classroom setting.
Working within a creative space to plan, prioritise and complete work under pressure, unsupervised and with conflicting demands.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the Arts Manager in the smooth delivery of the Holiday Arts Club.

To support the children in the completion of their Arts Award.

To lead groups of children in the timetabled activities ensuring that children’s communication needs are met and that all children and young people are encouraged to participate.

To adhere to Creative Kids Code of Conduct and to promote good practice in terms of Creative Kids policies i.e. Child Protection, Behaviour Management at all times

To report incidents or accidents to the Arts Manager.

To assist with basic first aid and to refer medical emergencies to the Arts Manager.

To liaise with and support visiting artists ensuring their needs are met during workshops.

To undertake any other duties as required by the Arts Manager including preparing for the arrival of children and cleaning up after each session.

contact Cary Lightfoot creativekids@live.co.uk