Practitioner - Digital Media - Silver Bridge School

Practitioner - Digital Media - Silver Bridge School

As our school continues to grow and flourish we are introducing new roles. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Digital Media Practitioner.

Silver Bridge School is an independent special school for pupils aged 6 - 19, situated near to the centre of Taunton, Somerset. Our creative, individualized approach to learning, is centred around well being and skills for independence. From the time our students arrive, we assess their individual interests, passions and desires to build a project based curriculum to meet their needs. In so doing, we ensure they are well prepared to achieve their goals and succeed.

Our practitioners work with our students as industry professionals, who deliver creative and active learning experiences to support the development of specialist skills and qualifications.

As the Practitioner for Digital Media you will work with colleagues to plan and deliver projects that meet students' needs, offering them a broad range of opportunities and experiences within your area of expertise. We welcome applications from professionals who have a diverse range of specialisms and expertise which may include video, animation, games, photography, interactive media & design, creating fabric prints, fabric collages, wearable art using innovative techniques, creating sustainable & educational projects.

You must be able to build effective and supportive relationships with our students, which encourage their engagement and development of self confidence and enjoyment.

Applicants for Practitioner posts must hold relevant qualifications in their area of expertise (equivalent to level 3-5). Being a qualified teacher is not a requirement, however experience of teaching or working within a relevant setting would be an advantage. Candidates must be able to demonstrate expertise across a wide range of relevant software, technologies and the use of sustainable resources for projects.

Candidates must have experience within their industry and have a desire to teach. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate vocational experience as well as having excellent administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.

Candidates will be supported with a role specific induction and there are excellent opportunities for personal development, including support to gain a recognised teaching qualification.

As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.