HE Digital Art Course Leader - 22.2 hours per week maternity cover

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HE Course Leader in Digital Art (graphic, visual communication, illustration pathway) Fixed term maternity cover starting February 2024- July 2024 Weds, Thurs, Fri - 22.2 hours per week £13,783 - £20,259 per annum (£22,972 - £33,766 pro rata) We are seekinga digitally creative and collaborative individual within a Graphics, Visual Communication, or Digital Illustration background. You will be able to demonstrate professional teaching and industry experience to lead on delivering Higher Education on our FoundationDegree in Contemporary Creative Practice. You will have an excellent understanding of the subject area, as well as knowledge of contextual research and current professional practice within Digital art. You will have a high skill set using Adobe Creative Suiteand traditional 2D/ hand skills. The post-holder will work collaboratively within a course team, driven to oversee the course to provide a high-quality industry focussed offer, through inspiring course leadership and managing the overall student experienceto be the very best it can be. Its essential that you are conversant with current professional practices within your field of expertise. You will have experience of teaching at further and/or higher education. You will also be educated to degree level andideally hold a recognised teaching qualification or have equivalent experience Why come and work for us Burton and South Derbyshire College value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant: Generous pension schemesfor academic and support staff Generous holiday plans Free Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working policies Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year On-sitenursery with Good Ofsted rating Cycle to Work Scheme Free annual eye tests Access to our onsite gym Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon Burton and South Derbyshire College arecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religionor belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community. The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at theenhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducingour carbon footprint. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Monday 8th January 2024. Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.