Art & Design Course Team Leader

Job Description

Milton Keynes College are looking to appoint a creative and dynamic professional with outstanding industry expertise to join the team as a Course Team Leader for Art and Design.The position will be working within the School of Arts & Media with our Art and Design students. Covering courses such asFine Arts, Creative Digital Arts and Fashion & Textiles. As the successful candidate, you will have excellentArt and Design Skills; with the ability to teach and support students across a variety of subject areas. You will be able to combine current industry knowledge and experience with outstanding teaching ability to inspire and motivate our students.Our students are focused on progressing into higher education and the art and cultural industry, so thrive with real working environments and working to professional briefs. You will be an innovative, hardworking individual with a keen interest in helping our students achieve success and go on to follow their chosen career paths.Location: Bletchley CampusHours: 30 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearSalary: Up to £33,232 pro rata Closing date: Monday 12th April 2021As a successful candidate, you will have:Degree or equivalent qualification in an Art or Design subjectRecognised higher level teaching qualification or willing to work towards Relevant industry experience and a willingness to maintain it Ability to embed the importance of English & Maths through subject delivery An ability to engage and motivate students to deliver high performance outcomes in a further education environmentAn ability to develop the quality of the student experience that leads to outstanding outcomesA good understanding of how technology can be used to enhance teaching, learning and assessment in classroom, workplace and virtual contextsMore about the rewards35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays Pro Rata, Per AnnumAmazing discounts with NUS card, ranging from Eating Out, Shopping and Fashion, Health and Fitness, Music, Technology, Travel and EntertainmentAccess to an employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities such as yoga, relaxation, boot camp, personal training and a health and wellbeing news hubGenerous pension scheme Access to Continued Professional Development, including professional qualifications and a variety of training coursesSave up to 32% off all bikes through our Cycle To Work Scheme 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Assistant Support Programme Plus many more... More about the CollegeMilton Keynes College is proud to be an open and inclusive general Further Education College welcoming learners of all levels and delivering an exceptional educational experience. The College offers a broad range of qualifications with more than 3,000 16 - 18-year-old full-time students studying vocational courses, apprenticeships and Higher Education at our campuses in Milton Keynes. In addition, the College delivers employability and skills training programmes to 3,000 people in local community learning centres. For nearly 30 years, we have worked with offenders in both custody, and the wider community and currently work with 19 prisons across England; this includes 13 prisons, which make up the Long Term High Security Estate, and 6 category B, C & D mens prisons.Milton Keynes College is a committed safer recruitment employer in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We take extreme care in ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions therefore undergo a thorough on boarding process to include DBS. In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions.Milton Keynes College has been officially recognised for its commitment and approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. It has been awarded the much sought-after Leaders in Diversity accreditation from the National Centre for Diversity. The award recognises the Colleges clear ethos and values and a belief in the importance of diversity.