Opportunity to Manage Art Shape's Adult Education Programme

Dynamic community arts based charitable organisation, Art Shape, is looking for a new Education Manager.  This is a unique opportunity to head the highly successful education department of the organisation.

Ideally you will possess knowledge of the arts, disability awareness, planning, organisational and budget management skills, written and oral communication capabilities and an appreciation of monitoring processes and procedures. 

You will need to be available to work 3 days per week on a flexible basis and have proven skills in the areas of education, strategic fundraising, budget management, planning and organisation, monitoring and evaluation, dissemination and data reporting and overall project management. 

Salary will be paid at government grade 22-25 (£19621-£21519) pro rata per annum dependent on experience.

This is a flexible part time post and hours are negotiable.

Closing date for applications Tuesday 30th October 2012.

Interviews will be held at the Art Shape offices in Brockworth in November.  Please advise any dates that you will be unavailable on your application form.

For further information about Art Shape or this position please see www.artshape.org.uk or contact Hazel Godden at the office for an informal discussion. 

To obtain an application pack please contact:

Art Shape Ltd, Brockworth Court Farm, Court Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4QU, tel: 01452 863855, email: accounts@artshape.org.uk

Please note that application is by completion of the application form only and in the interest of equal opportunities we will not accept CV’s instead.

Art Shape is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  If you have any specific access requirements please contact the office to discuss how we can best accommodate these.

 Image caption “Art Shape’s Fine Art Group enjoy getting creative at the University of Gloucester” 

Quotes from participants of Art Shape’s accessible art, drama and filmmaking classes

“I enjoyed trying new things and being with other creative people”

“I enjoyed learning new skills, very relaxing! I enjoyed all aspects of the course”

“The teachers are very helpful and I like working with the group as we help one another”

Contact: Hazel Godden at Art Shape on 01452 863855,

Email: accounts@artshape.org.uk  

Website: http://www.artshape.org.uk

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Editors Notes

Art Shape is a long – established Gloucestershire equal access arts development organisation. At Art Shape we aim to support and encourage adults in their personal and professional artistic development, and assist them to reach their individual potential. We particularly support people facing barriers to participation such as mental health issues, disability, or people who face issues associated with ageing and isolation. Our work centres around creativity and imagination, equality and access. We recognise each individual’s value, and our approach to our arts work is built on mutual respect, warmth and integrity.

About our Partners

Adult Education in Gloucestershire - provide a rich and varied programme of progression opportunities for adult learners looking for:

• 'first steps' learning with support to improve literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• new skills for today's workplace, including professional development
• personal and recreational learning activities, and
• multi-generation learning for families.

Our priority is meeting the needs of learners who have not yet achieved full level two qualifications (defined as 5 GCSEs at grade C, or similar), and people who are disadvantaged by social, economic and health barri