Art & Design Lecturer

Brockenhurst College has an exciting opportunity for an Art and Design Lecturer to join their dedicated and enthusiastic team on a part time (0.8 fraction) permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,000 to £41,217 pro rata per annum DOE. (Unqualified teachers £24,547 to £31,000 pro rata per annum.)

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About the role:

As the Art and Design Lecturer you will continually improve the learning experience and achievement of students through effective teaching.

 Responsibilities as our Art and Design Lecturer will include:

• Teaching on courses as agreed with the Head of Curriculum, BTEC Level 3 Art and Design, and CTEC Level 2 Art and Design, although courses may be subject to change within Art and Design.
• Provide pastoral support where required.
• Acting as Course Leader, when requested
• Preparing and marking student work, monitoring progress towards individual targets, keeping records and providing timely reports/reviews to students, parents, employers and College managers, as appropriate
• Working closely with other colleagues to respond to the needs of students
• Paying due attention to the principles of inclusive learning including:
•  individual learning styles
• support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities
• extension resources/activities for students of higher ability;
• general resources, including the use of Information Learning Technology.
• Contributing to the design, delivery and future planning and development of the curriculum
• Contributing to the teaching/learning resource bank for the relevant subject/course
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in the relevant subject/course
• Developing and maintaining effective external links related to the delivery of the subject/course and representing the College at relevant meetings.
• Organise and participate in relevant visits, field trips etc.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings, including Enrolment/Open Events and Parents’ Evening, as appropriate.
• Advise and assist the Head of Department and other team members in all matters related to the delivery of subject specialisms.
• Participate, as a team member, in the development of teaching methods and strategies towards an ethos of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the self-assessment process and take responsibility for relevant actions and targets in the development plan for the curriculum area.
• Participate in the College’s Lesson Observation Scheme.
• Undertake professional development and training to contribute to individual and College development.
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time.

As our Art & Design Lecturer, you’ll ideally have:

• A Degree or equivalent professional qualification in the relevant subject area
• Appropriate teacher training qualification (or working towards this)
• Excellent teaching skills
• Strong knowledge of Art & Design Theory, knowledge and delivery of theoretical units on vocational programmes essentials
• High level practical skills in the areas of Art and Design

·       Able to develop effective learning resources

·       Knowledge and understanding of current developments in the Art and Design area

·       Knowledge of appropriate health and safety requirements

• Supportive and positive approach to teaching
• Empathy with and a strong commitment to meeting the needs of individual students

Benefits:

• 37 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date – Thursday 16th May

Shortlisting – Friday 17th May

Interviewing – Wednesday 22nd May

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Art and Design Lecturer role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!