Assistant Head of Creative Industries

Access Creative College; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Creative Vocational education provider is seeking an Assistant Head of Creative Industries in London. This role focuses on leading provisions in Music and ensuring high-quality learning experiences. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership skills, educational management experience, and a passion for the creative sector. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and generous benefits including 35 days of annual leave are offered.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Doctorline GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Staff Discounts & Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting a teaching team to ensure an outstanding learner experience.
• Industry experience that helps drive the next generation of creative minds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Creative Industries provision with a focus on Music.
• Ensure high-quality learning experiences for students.
• Develop links with industry and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in educational management

Passion for the creative sector

Industry contacts

Job description

What is the role?

Assistant Head of Creative Industries - London

You'll be responsible for leading our Creative Industries provision with a focus on Music. You'll be based in our recently opened (September 2023) state-of-the-art campus in the heart of East-London, offering Creative Vocational education to the young creatives of the future.

The Assistant Head of Creative Industries is a pivotal role in ensuring, through effective leadership and management, students studying within the curriculum areas have a high-quality learning experience. You will be responsible for the delivery and leadership of learning programmes and delivery teams.

You will also play a major part in supporting and enhancing the learner experience through developing links with industry, employers and external stakeholders and being an ambassador for Access Creative College in the region.

You will be managing creative provision in music therefore a background in this area would be desirable however is not essential.

Who are we?

We are ‘Access Creative College’ (ACC), formerly known as Access to Music, and were founded in 1992. We’re an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider (report here) that reach every corner of the country, with 7 campuses and over 2,500 students nationwide. We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport.

What do we have to offer?

Salary Scale: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (plus non contractual bonus scheme)

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsible for: Direct Line Management for those who are part of the teaching and delivery team within your curriculum area of responsibility.

Hours: ACC is not your typical 9 - 5pm role. Whilst the contracted hours are 37.5 hrs this will be managed flexibly across the academic year to reflect the peaks and flows in working in education.

Generous Holiday Allocation: 35 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work

Staff Discounts & Benefits: Access to Accolade or internal benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!

High End Facilities: Our campus features a dedicated esports classroom, competition wings, multi-functional event venue and a live music suite fitted with innovative recording studios, rehearsal rooms and production pods.

Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

What will you bring to ACC?

Leadership Qualities: Entrepreneurial leadership skills and experience in educational management in driving high performing teams.

Educational Experience: Managing or supporting a teaching team to ensure an outstanding learner experience

Curriculum Area Experience: A passion for the creative sector aligned to our curriculum offer including; gaming, esports, music, media and computing.

Industry contacts: Industry experience and contacts to allow us to drive forward the next generation of creative minds.

A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.