Lecturer (Art & Design). Fixed Term Contract

Scunthorpe
11 months ago
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The vacancy

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Lecturer in our Creative Arts department. This is on a part-time, fixed term basis. This role involves teaching and assessing students primarily in Illustration across Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. The successful candidate will also need to be flexible in their teaching and support students across various Art & Design specialisms.

This vacancy is fixed term, up to 12 months.

This role is working 4 days per week;

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - total 28 hours per week.

Actual salary: £24,878.99 - £34,434.25

Essential Criteria:
Qualified to at least Degree level or similar in a related area, or extensive work experience in the Creative Arts sector.
Experience of teaching and assessing within an Art & Design subject.
Comprehensive knowledge of Creative Arts processes.
Skilled in using Creative Digital software.
High levels of organisational and planning skills.
Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
Ability to work effectively with employers, students, and staff.
Persuasive and diplomatic with a focus on overcoming barriers.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Teach and assess students primarily in Illustration across Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.
Support students across various Art & Design specialisms.
Undertake planning, preparation, and assessment to ensure effective teaching delivery.
Provide guidance and support to students to enhance their learning experience.
Participate in curriculum development initiatives and evaluation of courses.Join us in fostering a creative and supportive learning environment where you can make a significant impact on the success of our students.

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Closing date: 22nd April

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it

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