Teacher of 3D Design (Art)

Rated "Outstanding" in every area, by Ofsted in November 2022, Woking College are proud to provide excellence in sixth form education.

"Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family."

The Role

Inspiring and enthusiastic member of staff required to teach 3D Design (Art) to A Level. The Department places a key focus on learning through practical workshops, with students being exposed to a wide range of techniques and processes (welding, forging, woodwork, ceramics, jewellery making and CAD Laser cutting). Students produce highly creative outcomes that range from architectural models, sculpture and installations, through to jewellery and ceramics. The successful candidate will also teach other courses within the department as part of this friendly team. We are looking for a full-time member of staff (or part-time minimum 0.6FTE) with dynamism and passion for 3D Design (Art) to join our growing College.

Applications from ECTs and Teachers in Schools and Sixth Form College sectors are welcome. A full mentoring programme is arranged to introduce all new staff to sixth form college systems and procedures and to support and encourage professional development. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the team, and inspire our students. We expect high performance from all our staff and candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.

The Department

The Visual Arts department offers Level 2 and Level 3 CTEC in Art and Design, A Levels in Photography, Fine Art, Textiles, 3D Design and Graphic Design. Our students progress to some of the best Degree and Foundation courses in the country. The department, based in a purpose-built art block, which includes a Mac suite for Graphics, laser and 3D printing facilities as well as a fully equipped workshop. The department hosts a range of extra-curricular activities which have included trips to Rome and Barcelona as well as life-drawing and fashion workshops and rolling programme of visiting artists.

The department also has a unique working relationship with the prestigious Lightbox Gallery in Woking with whom we co-host workshops and seminars. Our annual exhibition there attracts close to 2000 visitors every year and provides the College with an un-rivalled platform from which to promote our students’ work. In addition, the department has a close relationship with UCA who have delivered a range of bespoke enrichment workshops specifically for the college.

Application Information:

Start Date: Tuesday 29 August 2023 

Salary: £30,887 to £45,403 pa, depending on experience (including fringe allowance) Pro rata for part-time. These figures include the recently announced pay increase.

0.6FTE: £18,532 to £27,242 pa, depending on experience (including fringe allowance)

To Apply:  Please download the Application Pack and click the Apply Now button to access the Application Form via the College website. 

CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Please ensure education and employment history are completed in full, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post. 

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 13 April 2023

Interviews: to be held on Thursday 20 April 2023

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. For further information, to have an initial discussion, or to return a completed Application Form, please contact: Kirsty Crook, Personnel Officer: recruitment@woking.ac.uk Tel: 01483 761036

Important information:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.

The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2022 and the College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. These documents can be found on the College's Staff Vacancies page, and Policies page.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider Woking College's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, which can be found on the Staff Vacancies page of the College’s website.