Graphic Design Teacher

Salford College’s vision is to be a beacon of educational excellence transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve

Graphic Design Teacher  

Reference Number: SCC1718121  

Salary: £23,396—£38,748 per annum.  Incremental progression throughout the band is available   

Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday 26th June 2018   

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd July 2018   

Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College   

Contract Type: Permanent   

Hours per Week: 1.0FTE    

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and forward thinking graphic design teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and teaching on our Foundation Degree Graphic Design course as well as contributing to the teaching on our BTEC Graphics courses at levels 2 and 3. We are specifically looking for a Graphics teacher who has proven experience of teaching at levels 4-5 and is able to deliver the traditional design techniques and disciplines including branding, illustration, design for web, typography and advertising, as well as up to date experience of using digital design software. We are currently using Adobe Creative Cloud. Experience of using Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator is essential and the ability to use any of the other programs on the suite is desirable. The successful candidate for this post must be an excellent communicator, motivator and efficient teacher in terms of delivery, paperwork and organisation, with comprehensive subject knowledge. An enthusiasm to develop work related learning through the use of commercial briefs is also welcomed. Someone who embraces new initiatives, who is a team player and is able to contribute to future changes within the department. The ability to contribute to teaching other Art & Design areas would be an advantage, for example Photography or Product Design.

About Us

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Reasons to Join Us

· Sixth Form College’s Associations terms and conditions (195 days) and automatic enrolment on to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

· A wide range of learning & career opportunities

· MyTech, Childcare, cycle to work & other voucher schemes

· Various health & wellbeing benefits (including discounted gym membership)

· We support the Skills for Life agenda and recognise the importance of all adults having functional literacy and numeracy whatever their role.  All staff are therefore given the support to gain a level 2 qualification in literacy and / or numeracy if they do not already have one and all teaching staff are expected to promote the basic skills of their learners within their subjects.

Commitment to Safeguarding 

As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.