posted 29 Nov 2013
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Out of the Blue Facilitator
£20,000 pro rata: 27 hours per week (over five days)
The Bluecoat is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to take on an important role in the development of a new participation programme made possible with support from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
The Out of the Blue programme will establish five art clubs in different areas of the city for children aged 6 – 11 years. The clubs will be closely linked to our Blue Room project for adults with learning disabilities and some of our Blue Room members will volunteer to support the activities. A related audience development programme for families will encourage independence access to arts and culture.
The Facilitator will be responsible for the coordination of the programme and will take a lead on devising and delivering sessions with support from two Creative Apprentices and in collaboration with Blue Room members. Session content will focus on visual arts activities related to the Bluecoat’s ongoing programme. The clubs will meet regularly after school in community settings and in some school holidays at the Bluecoat. Family afternoons will also be programmed across the year to engage the wider community from each of the five areas.
Candidates must have at least 2 years’ experience of organising, devising and delivering participatory arts activities, including some experience in community settings involving people who might be considered “hard to engage”. To be considered for this post you must have experience of working directly with adults with learning disabilities and with primary aged children in an arts context.
This role is offered on a fixed term contract until 31st December 2016.
To apply complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form and return to:
HR Manager,
The Bluecoat, School Lane
Liverpool, L1 3BX
Or email: recruitment@thebluecoat.org.uk
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification
Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 20th November 2013
Interviews: Thursday 28th or Friday 29th November 2013
Creative Apprentice in Community Arts
Salary: £6,770.00 per annum (35 hours per week at £3.72 per hour)
The Bluecoat is seeking a young person aged 16/17 with a passion for the arts to undertake a paid apprenticeship in community arts for a fixed term of 12 months from January 2014. This apprenticeship has been made possible with support from Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Working as part of an experienced team in our Participation department you will assist in the planning and delivery of two major community arts projects:
· Blue Room: an established weekly arts programme for adults with learning disabilities
· Out of the Blue: five new art clubs for children across the city with related family activities
Your working hours will include attendance at the City of Liverpool College once a week. Successful completion of this year-long course along with assessment of your work-based learning will lead to a Level 2 Certificate in Community Arts Administration and a Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Creative and Cultural sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about community arts in one of Liverpool’s leading arts organisations and gain Level 2 qualifications to evidence your experience.
For more information and to obtain an application pack please contact Bec Fearon, Head of Participation on 0151 702 7760 or email bec.f@thebluecoat.org.uk
This opportunity is open to Liverpool residents only, 16-17 years old who are not in education, employment or training – NEET
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 4th December 2013
Interviews: Monday 9th December 2013