How can the use of the outdoor environment and natural materials enhance learners’ music experiences and engagement with Expressive Arts?
Who we would like to work with
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire are seeking two Creative Practitioners with sculpting skills and music within the outdoors to work on a creative learning project with a group of Year 1 and 2 learners (age 5-7) in the development of our outdoor learning space to create an area that will support and inspire the whole school development of Expressive Arts through Music.
Sculpting Creative Practitioner
We are looking to creatively develop our outdoor learning area for use by the wider school as a legacy. We are looking for a skilled Sculpting practitioner who can support our learners to develop an outdoor music area to be accessed by pupils across the whole school. We would like the creative project to develop and support the development of the following skills in our learners:
- Planning
- Design
- Problem solving
- Thinking of ideas
- Measuring
- Health and safety when constructing
Music Creative Practitioner
We would like to work with a Creative Practitioner with musical background and experiences that can work with our learners and staff to use the newly developed outdoor music area to provide rich and varied musical experiences across the curriculum. You will help to bring out improvements in the teaching and learning of Expressive Arts in the school, improve outcomes for learners and develop their creativity. We are looking for someone who can draw out creativity in both staff and learners in a supportive environment where participants feel encouraged to experiment with new ideas and approaches.
Both Creative Practitioners will facilitate a hands-on experience for our learners which will be shared with the school and its wider community.
Who we are
St Francis is a Voluntary Aided Catholic Primary School serving the Catholic and Christian community of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. We are a Catholic Voluntary Aided School which caters for the religious and educational needs of Catholic children age 3-11 years. The present number on roll is 138. The school comprises of five classes – Nursery/Reception, Year 1/2, Year 2/3, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. We aim to provide a happy, caring school, well established within the community, where high standards are expected and a firm foundation is developed to support your child’s future learning.
St Francis is a Catholic Primary School in which every individual grows in the knowledge and love of Christ. In partnership with parents and the whole community, our purpose is to provide a high standard of education, giving the maximum opportunity to realise each person's potential. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment that is safe, inspiring and inclusive. Pupils will succeed in becoming literate, numerate, whilst also developing a love of learning through curiosity and challenge. We will nurture every child to become responsible, considerate, caring individuals, whilst taking with them life-long memories.
Key Dates and Information
- Thursday 9th May – Application deadline
- Wednesday 15th May – Interviews
- 22nd May – Project planning meeting
- Dates for Project delivery to be confirmed in planning meeting September – December 2024
- Evaluation and Evidence submitted – December 2024
The Fee
The guide rate is £300 per full day and £150 per half day. This includes planning, implementation, and evaluation. Total number of days will be discussed during the planning days, which will be shared between the two practitioners. Travel expenses to be negotiated at interview. There will be a budget available for materials and resources etc.
How to Apply
Please provide:
- A cover letter, which highlights your interest, experience and skills.
- An up-to-date CV.
- Examples of previous work/website/portfolio etc.
All practitioners must have an up to date DBS or be willing to undertake one.
Please send a letter of interest - including experience - and ideas for the project plus a CV with two referees to:
bill@billtaylor-beales.com (Creative Agent) and
head.stfrancis@pembrokeshire.gov.uk (School Co-ordinator – Abigail Davies)
by the 9th May 2024
Important dates you will need to be available on if chosen:
15th May - Interviews
22nd May - Planning meeting