Salary: £20-28k based on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 per week
It is expected that other duties will require additional attendance, which can then be offset against non-teaching weeks. ALRA operates a TOIL system.
Permanent – Wigan
A dynamic and committed Technician is required to take up this post as soon as possible. Assisting the Head of SMTT, this position is a highly responsible role within the school ensuring our production values are excellent. You will have the drive and commitment to help ensure production quality is of the highest standard and meets the requirements of our students.
You will have previous experience of working within a demanding and creative environment, have a relevant qualification or experience and be IT literate. You must have the motivation for independent work and understand the demands of Theatre especially working alone or with a small team.
The closing date for applications for these posts is 17th March 2017 and interviews will be held immediately thereafter.
RECRUITMENT DETAILS
APPLICATION
Please apply using the application form available on our website (PDF or Word doc) or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and a form will be emailed to you. Applications without a completed form will not be considered. You may include a CV.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date and time for receipt of applications has been extended until 17th March 2017
INTERVIEWS
The interviews will be held immediately thereafter.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This is a permanent, full time post. The terms and conditions of service will be those currently in operation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will have the following key skills and attributes:
- Track record of success in a role where leadership and management skills were applied with practical skills.
- A commitment to developing the highest standards within the department.
- Ability to formulate and express an independent view whilst working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Calmness and efficiency and the ability to work under pressure.
- Optimism and capability to inspire confidence in colleagues, pupils and parents, and to be an effective public speaker.
- Excellent communication skills, oral, written and in the use of IT.
- Ability to form good relationships with colleagues, students and the wider community.
- Outstanding organisational and administrative skills.
- Outstanding problem solving skills and a capacity for hard work.
- Awareness of the nature of the School and willingness to commit to its all-round ethos.
- A commitment to on-going personal and professional development where necessary.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
| 1. EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS | Weighting | Where will this be identified? Tick boxes | ||
| App Form | During Selection | |||
| Professional Qualification | 3 | |||
| Assessor Award or Examination experience | 1 | |||
| Verifiers Award or Examination experience | 1 | |||
| English and Maths A Level or equivalent | 3 | |||
| 2.SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE | Experience of Department leadership | 3 | ||
| Report Writing | 3 | |||
| IT literate, spreadsheet access and word processing skills | 4 | |||
| Excellent planning and administration skills | 4 | |||
| Experience of monitoring targets and action planning | 4 | |||
| Working in a student focused environment | 4 | |||
| Knowledge of industry/education trends | 4 | |||
| Working within FE/HE sector | 3 | |||
| Extensive knowledge of the Film, Theatre, TV & Radio industries | 2 | |||
| 3. COMPETENCIES | Student Care | - | ||
| Communicating | - | |||
| Working with Others | - | |||
| Planning and Organising | - | |||
| Problem Solving | - | |||
| Valuing Diversity | - | |||
| Managing | - | |||
Weighting
This form will be used to assess a candidate’s suitability for the post. The specifications listed in boxes 1 and 2 must be given a weighting in importance for the role as per the following guidelines:
1 = Desirable but not essential to the role
2 = Desirable but will only be relevant on occasions
3 = Essential – must have currently or has the potential to undertake development
4 = Critical - A significant requirement.
The Competencies
Listed below are the competencies – these are the abilities based on behaviour that ALRA expects all employees to possess to a high standard. They demonstrate how a person does their job. They are not used in isolation from skills or experience but as an aid to judge the potential of applicants to contribute positively to our performance.
The specification below lists those competencies that are key to the role for which you are applying. When you are completing the section on ‘further information’ it would be helpful if you give examples of when you have demonstrated one or more of these ‘key’ competencies.
Student Care
Definition: Identifying the needs of internal and external customers and works to exceed the customers’ expectations by delivering a high standard of serve or solution.
Communicating
Definition: Imparting or exchange of information, ideas and feelings using appropriate methods. Anticipating and making provision for the communication needs of others.
Working with Others
Definition: Being able to work in a team environment, employing a keen and professional attitude and showing respect for others.
Planning and Organising
Definition: Establishing an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Acquiring and using the necessary resources (e.g. materials, people, location, time) to reflect priority, number and complexity of activities undertaken.
Problem Solving
Definition: Identifying a potential problem, propose solutions that best fit the school and customer needs.
Valuing Diversity
Definition: Responds sensitively to cultural differences within the team and wider working environment, remains flexible and open minded to others views and experiences.
Managing (Time, Resources, People as appropriate)
Definition: The ability to manage time, resources and/or people to create the right climate in which school and personal objectives are reached.
