RECEPTIONIST VACANCY
A local employer called Point of Rental Software is seeking to employ a receptionist as soon as possible to cover maternity leave for a period of 9-12 months. The pay range is from £16,000-£18,000. The receptionist operates a multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls, directing callers to appropriate personnel and also completes a variety of administrative office duties. They are currently based in Richfield Place but will be moving to Napier Road in September. I have attached the job description for your information. To apply or for more information please email:
EY CHOICES EVENING
Wednesday 12 July from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Ernst & Young, based in Reading, is one of the biggest professional services firm in the world. They cover Assurance, Consulting, Tax and Transactions. They are hosting an open evening so that students can find out about the various apprenticeship opportunities at EY. They will have the opportunity to speak with current trainees and hopefully get some hints on tips for the application process. This event is open for Year 11, 12 and 13 students as well as parents. Spaces are limited so please do sign up if you are interested as soon as possible at: www.ukcareers.ey.com/schools/events-and-contacts/events
A CAREER IN MEDICINE OR LAW
The Medic and Lawyer Portal are each hosting a conference on the 24th June 2017 costing £10.
· The Medic Portal Aspire conference is based at Eton College and students will hear from medical schools, admission tutors and leading figures in the field. This will provide an insight into what a career in Medicine really means. There will be amazing guest speakers and top practising doctors. To book a place please go to: www.themedicportal.com/event/the-medic-portal-aspire
· The Lawyer Portal conference will be held in central London. Students will hear from law firms, chambers and universities at a time when the career path into law is changing drastically. There will be amazing guest speakers, legal education experts and top lawyers, as well as current law students. To book a place please go to: www.thelawyerportal.com/event/the-lawyer-portal-aspire/
TV PRODUCTION
If you are interested in pursuing a career in TV production and want to increase your knowledge then have a look at the new Open 4- online learning platform from Channel 4. www.open4.channel4.com
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ANIMATION
2017 UCL 3Dami Summer Studio - London
3Dami is seeking to recruit 27 students to run three 3D animation studios and to create every part of a 3D film in just seven days from 26 July until 3 August. This summer school programme is open to students aged 14 to 18. There will be onsite experts in 3D animated films to help students create their own Pixar style film. 3DAmi works with industry mentors and world class 3D researchers to provide students with expert help and advice. They are looking for students who can demonstrate enthusiasm and independent working by submitting a portfolio. The days will run from 9am – 56pm. On the final day there will be a premiere of the films to parents, friends and other dignitaries. To find out more information please refer to: www.3dami.org.uk
BBC CAREERS
Students thinking about a career in broadcasting or the media may want to consider looking at the opportunities offered at the BBC. As well as apprenticeships and traineeships they also offer two weeks of work experience. They are looking for people who are passionate about a career in one of the most interesting, demanding and creative industries. They are more focused on students drive, commitment, ideas and passion than qualifications. The various schemes they offer run throughout the tear and details can be found: www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships
Mrs Coneley & Mrs Wooller
Job Spotlight
Youth Theatre Director
Sarah Stephenson,
Julie Alchin 31 October 2012
Sarah Stephenson is Nottingham Playhouse's Youth Theatre Director. Her work involves running workshops and finding ways to engage students with theatre.
"It would be hard for me to do the job if I didn’t empathise with teachers andfreelancers."
Hometown?
I'm from Lowestoft in Suffolk, but I now live in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Igrew up in a town where the only theatre was the local amateur dramatics group. It still frustrates me that I missed out on years of good theatre.
What job do you do?
I'm Youth Theatre Director at Nottingham Playhouse.
What previous jobs in theatre have you done?
Before I moved into the theatre industry, I taught drama and English in secondary schools for four years. I then spent a year as a primary school teacher.
After that,I was a freelance drama practitioner for a couple of years.There are natural comparisons between the work that I was doing in those freelance jobs, and the type of projects I lead on now at the theatre. But I didn’t know that education officers in theatres existed until I saw the post advertised.
What qualifications do you have?
An English and drama degree, and a PGCE (teacher training qualification) specialising in secondary English teaching.
What do you do at work?
Here are some things my job involves:
Ø delivering drama workshops in schools, running pre-show workshops or post-show discussions – sometimes all three in one day!
Ø running our youth theatre
Ø spending time in the office designing our education workpacks
Ø leading sessions with our over 50s group
Ø putting up an art installation in the foyer
Ø running our Year 10 work experience programme
Ø sitting in on rehearsals
Ø interviewing actors or the director.
Every week something exciting happens.
What’s the best thing about your job?
Working with young people. I like passing on the drama skills I’ve developed over the years. I just want to keep developing my role so our youth theatres become even larger and take part in more events.
And the worst thing about the job?
A whole day in the office doing admin.I prefer to be up on my feet doing things.
How do I get into theatre?
For education work, teach in schools and do your own freelance projects first.
It would be hard for me to do the job I do now if I didn’t understand, and empathise with, teachers and freelancers.
It's also extremely helpful to have a current working knowledge of the national curriculum.
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