Deputy Head of Faculty – Media and Performing Arts
Exeter College
Devon
- £38,326 - £42,027 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2021
Job overview
Exeter College is a £40m turnover, Ofsted outstanding tertiary college at the heart of the City of Exeter. The college is a Times Best Companies - Top 100 Employer. The college has an excellent local, regional and national reputation. The college enjoys good financial health and has ambitious plans for its estate, with a planned £70m investment over the next twenty years. The college is the 8th largest provider of Sixth Form education in England, has successful and growing apprenticeship provision, has just over 500 higher education students and is the adult education provider for the City of Exeter.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the thriving and innovative Faculty of Media and Performing Arts at Exeter College. We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about the creative and performing arts. This post will support the Head of Faculty, working with staff and students across the Faculty in both strategic and operational capacities. We are looking for a dynamic, conscientious individual with a total commitment to supporting the Faculty to achieve the best outcomes for our learners. The Faculty delivers a range of Level 2 and 3 academic and vocational programmes in Media, Music, and Performing & Production Arts subjects. The Faculty boasts line of sight partnerships with local and national employers and works closely with employers such as the BBC and the Northcott Theatre to provide the best experience for our learners. Teaching in the Faculty is delivered across the Centre for Creative Industries, the Centre for Music Performance and our facilities include: Spark Radio, a BBC studio, our TV Studio, the CCI Theatre, a number of mac suites, performance spaces, recording and sound studios and our new Dance Studio.
The successful candidate will be inspirational, driven and demonstrate a passion for continual improvement in this new role. Due to our current staffing, we welcome applications from candidates with Drama, Acting and Media backgrounds. In addition to their faculty management role, the successful candidate will act as a tutor to a group of learners and be the key lead for supporting English and Maths Coordination across the Faculty. You will be committed to excellence in teaching, learning and training, have successful experience of management/co-ordination in a Further Educational or sixth form setting. You will have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results in media/film, music or performing/production arts qualifications. Successful middle leadership experience would be an advantage.
To apply for this post please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of completed application is midnight on Sunday 25th April 2021 at midnight.
Interviews will be held in Exeter on Thursday 6th May 2021.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
We do not accept CVs; no agencies please.
Exeter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
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About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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