Trainer in Visual Arts - Part time - Mat cover

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Vocational Trainer in Visual Arts within the Creative Industries Faculty based at Oxford College.This post provides an excellent opportunity for a practitioner/tutor or developing teacher with passion anddrive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning. The post will be to support the teaching and skill development of students on our UAL Visual Arts courses across a range of levels up to and includingour Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. Working side by side with teaching staff, our team of Vocational Trainers are responsible for guiding students as their build a wide bases of practical skills across a variety of Visual Arts pathways.This isa fixed term (maternity cover) part-time (18.5 hours per week) contract. What do you need to be successful in this roleSuccessful candidates will have an appropriate professional qualification and/or a degree, preferably with a generalist Art & Design baseto support the development of a wide variety of skills within our practical Makerspaces. A strong focus in Fashion and Textiles would be particularly useful. Whilst we would prefer applications from those with teaching experience in a secondary or FE setting,we would consider applications from inexperienced trainers, with the ability to inspire our learners and a willingness to develop skills within the teaching and learning Art & Design.In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellentorganisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate their desire and ability to workalongside the wider team to develop links with local businesses and the wider community to build and engage students in valuable work experience and project-based learning. If you are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning and interestedin exploring this opportunity further, then please complete the application form.What are the benefits of this roleThe successful candidate will be joining an exciting, forward-thinking, innovative team who work collaboratively with colleagues across thewider Creative Industries faculty and you will also be joining one of the largest Education Providers in the UK. You will be provided with peer to peer learning, a formal development plan and support at every step of the way to set you up for success. We offera buddy system, digital induction modules and a close-knit community across the Group to support the sharing of best practice and encourage individual growth. We have extensive technology in place to ensure working for home and flexible working options, especiallyin these times.What are the benefits of working for Activate Learning Group At Activate Learning we are pioneering education with an unwavering focus on providing talent for business and transforming lives through our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Ourstudent experience is the result of our attention to detail in recruiting, developing and retaining the right staff who match and promote the values and behaviours of our brand.We reward our employees with generous annual leave entitlements, access to trainingand development, onsite parking (first come first served), plenty of public transport options for all sites, discounted membership to the Lifestyle Centre (on some campuses) and Employee Assistance Programme. The music department also boasts some of the finestresources in the locality and access to these is available to music staff as and when not in use by the department.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to thevolume of applications we receive.We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceedingthe minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.Activate Learning are committed to employing disabled people and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We guaranteeto offer an interview to all applicants with a disability provided they meet the essential criteria for a role. We will anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required and support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term healthcondition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require an accessible format please contact us.If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement withyou. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.