Job Description

The arts offer at WEST is wide-ranging and includes visual arts, music, media, dance and drama. As a member of the Arts Team, you will be key in ensuring young people have access to an exciting and creative arts programme that will be challenging, stimulating, fun,engaging and developmental. You will plan and deliver a high quality programme focused on our FiredUp4 Project. This involves delivering 'Try' activities to over 20 young people per month and delivering 'Clay Clubs' twice a week. The role will require you to work with Juniors (8 - 12 yrs) and/or Seniors (13 - 19 yrs) and/or Beyond (members with additional needs up to 25 yrs). Ideally you will have the following:

A varied portfolio that reflects a wide array of ceramic techniques and styles In-depth knowledge of pottery and ceramics, including proficiency in kiln operation Experience with young people from diverse backgrounds, inc. those with additional needs Proficiency in wheel throwing, surface design, glazing, clay lifecycle and hand-building techniques such as coil, pinch, and slab construction

ABOUT FIREDUP4

FiredUp4 has been established by The WOOM Foundation in partnership with Kate Malone.FiredUp4 raises funds in partnership with OnSide, to place clay into the hands of hundreds of young people, providing studios, equipment, and training within the Network of Youth Zones across the UK.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Together with the Junior Club Manager, Senior Club Manager and our Arts Coordinator, develop and implement a programme that is exciting, challenging and ever- changing. To directly deliver a high-quality programme of activity that is exciting, safe, varied, innovative, developmental and directly responds to the diverse needs, concerns and interests of our members. Ability to enthuse others including core staff, youth workers, volunteers, and young people. To have great energy to establish positive relationships with young people and the wider youth work team and visitors to the Youth Zone. To respond to the needs of the young people through activities and project work. To work flexibly to ensure the needs of the members are met, including disadvantaged young people and those with disabilities or additional needs. To ensure that the members maintain a high standard of behaviour and discipline during sessions by making the area a hub of activity and fun. To ensure the participation of young people in activities and that their ideas contribute fully in the delivery of activities in a safe way. To encourage attendance and participation in your activities, particularly by young people who do not usually participate in art. To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at WEST Youth Zone. To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership. To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people at all times . To make the environment fun and the place young people want to be. To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the values and principles of WEST Youth Zone. To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protection concerns to the designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguarding policies, procedures and practice (training to be provided). Comply with all policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Equality and Diversity. To create prototypes, conduct research and create appropriate resources for sessions and activities To liase with the Arts Coordinator for any materials required and servicing of the kiln To prepare the space before session and manage clean-up afterwards To ensure the Art Room remains tidy and well-organised To utilise diverse demonstration methods to accommodate different learning styles. To ensure robust recording of attendances to sessions, as well as conducting evaluation in line with project goals and outcomes To assist with firing of students creations, including loading and unloading of kiln Carry out any other duties and admin as requested by management.

SELECTION CRITERIA

EXPERIENCE

Proven experience of working with young people aged 8-19 (or up to 25 with additional needs) in youth or playwork settings
Essential

Ability to teach pottery, modelling, wheel potting, ceramics and glaze work
Essential

A recognised qualification for pottery and ceramics or equivalent experience
Essential

A recognised qualification for pottery and ceramics or equivalent experience
Essential

Experience of delivering events,displays or exhibitions .
Desirable

Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds and with challenging needs.
Desirable

Experience of team working and working alongside volunteers.
Desirable

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES

Ability to deliver a high quality programme with young people which face social exclusion, disadvantage and disaffection and manage such a group.
Essential

Ability to deliver a high quality programme with young people who face social exclusion , disadvantage and disaffection and manage such a group.
Essential

Able to communicate effectively with young people , parents,team members and members of the public.
Essential

Ability to engage and build positive relationships with young people including disengaged and disadvantaged young people.
Essential

Knowledge of health and safety ,diversity awareness and safeguarding best practice.
Essential

Excellent timekeeping
Essential

A willingness to work unsociable hours
Essential

Flexible and positive attitude
Essential

Satisfactory DBS clearance and committed to safegaurding
Essential

Knowledge if health and safety , diversity
APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please:

Complete an application form and return to recruitment@westyouthzone.org or apply via the website Vacancies - West Youth Zone Please provide the following information: Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before an offer of employment is made); Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

The strength of OnSide comes from the diversity of the people within our vibrant network. We are proud that our Youth Zone teams reflect the communities they serve, and we value people working together from a range of different backgrounds, locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations of young people across the country. Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and we actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 13.85 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site gym
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person