Teacher of Production Arts

Can you influence and inspire the next generation of Production Artists, Designers or Technicians? Are you an outstanding teacher capable of delivering outstanding lessons to inspire students and develop their love for the subject?  Do you want to make a meaningful and fulfilling contribution to one of the UK’s top post-16 Arts Colleges and help us achieve our vision for the future? Then we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

CAPA College (Creative and Performing Arts College) is Yorkshire’s newest and most exciting post-16 education institution.  Since opening its door as Wakefield’s first DfE-funded Free School in September 2018 within Enhance Academy Trust, CAPA College has already established itself as one of the leading Arts education providers in the North of England; and this is your opportunity to join our award-winning team.

Based in the heart of Wakefield, CAPA College delivers the highest quality training, education and pastoral guidance to support talented students, aged 16-19, who are serious about pursuing a career in the Arts.  CAPA College aims to inspire, train and educate the next generation of performers, creatives, designers and technicians and attracts students from across Yorkshire and beyond.  Students are enrolled on four distinct pathways: Performing Arts, Dance, Drama and Production Arts.

CAPA College provides students with intensive full-time practical training alongside the rigour of academic Arts study.  This combination of Outstanding Arts training and academic excellence ensures that students develop the skills, training experience, knowledge, understanding and qualifications they need to progress to the top universities, leading national and internal Arts conservatoires and professional Arts-based employment.  

CAPA College’s professional approach and ethos continues to be maintained throughout all aspects of its provision.  Alongside an outstanding curriculum and excellent teaching, students gain extensive experience performing through the UK and working alongside professional artists, companies and theatre venues.

CAPA College is led by a team of extraordinary teachers, performers, creatives, designers and industry professionals.  The core leadership team have an impressive 13-year legacy which includes consistent ‘Outstanding’ judgements from Ofsted, impeccable exam results and a regional and national reputation for excellence.

This is a very exciting time as CAPA College prepares to implement the next stage of its development.  CAPA College is currently renting temporary accommodation but will move to its new, permanent home on Mulberry Way (opposite Wakefield Westgate train station) in September 2022.  This purpose-built, multi million pound facility will enable CAPA College to expand its cohort from 134 students to 250 students per year group as well as offering more performance and learning opportunities, new course pathways, increased staffing, exceptional resources and better outreach with the local community.  

Are you excited by the opportunity to be a part of CAPA College as it becomes a flagship for Arts Education in the North? Are you highly motivated and have exacting standards?  Then we would love to hear from you.

Across the Production Arts: Theatre, Film and Media pathway at CAPA College we deliver training and education in:

Production Arts

• Set design

• Set construction

• Lighting design and operation

• Sound design, editing and operation

• Mask-making

• Stage management

• Crewing

• Make-up and prosthetics

• Design skills

• AV techniques

Creative Digital Media

• Production techniques

• Film and video editing

• Camera techniques

• Music video production

• Audio production processes

• Music technology

• Graphics

• Digital video production

• Animation

• Photography

At CAPA College we pride ourselves on our ability to develop curriculums that encourage the best outcomes from our students but also play to the strengths and individuality of our staff.  Therefore, please include information in your application about what specialisms you consider you would bring to our team.  These may be specialisms from the above list or something else entirely.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can influence and inspire the next generation of Designers, Creatives or Technicians

• Have outstanding practical knowledge, experience and skills in at least one area of the Production Arts Industry

• Can teach outstanding lessons that enable all students to achieve excellent outcome and progress in both their practical and academic work.

• Teach a range of vocational UAL Production Arts units

Successful candidates will: 

• Be a specialist in at least one area of Production Arts (eg lighting, sound, set,   costume, makeup, AV)

• Be a highly creative and motivated individual 

• Be an outstanding, engaging, inspiring and creative teacher/practitioner  

• Inspire, motivate, challenge and support all students to achieve and excel 

• Be passionate about new technologies/equipment and embed this within their daily work and teaching

• Be committed and imaginative in planning and delivery of all lessons/projects 

• Thrive on working as part of a passionate, committed, fast-paced and energetic team 

• Be a talented and creative theatre practitioner with an understanding and appreciation of all art forms 

• Be generous with their knowledge and time and enjoy sharing resources and expertise. 

• Be committed to out of hours student enrichment opportunities 

• Be positive, enthusiastic and enjoy working with young people aged 16-19 

In return, we will offer you: 

• An opportunity to make your mark in an outstanding new Arts focused post 16 provision

• A professional and supportive team 

• A personalised approach to continuing professional development  

• A college that has a clear vision for improving outcomes and has student welfare and development at the centre of its ethos

• Students with a positive attitude and a willingness to succeed 

For further information please check out our website www.capacollege.co.uk or email recruitment@capacollege.co.uk  

Application forms can be downloaded from our website and:

• Sent with a covering letter by e-mail to recruitment@capacollege.co.uk

• Posted with a covering letter to CAPA College, Unity House, Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1EP

 

CLOSING DATE:        Midnight Friday 30th April 2021

SHORT-LISTING:      Tuesday 4th May 2021

INTERVIEWS:               Tuesday 11th May 2021

 

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment and safeguarding checks.