Deputy Head of Department - Creative Arts

Pendleton Sixth Form College; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Salford seeks an experienced Deputy Head of Department for the Creative Arts. The role involves leading curriculum development and teaching art and design at levels 2 and 3. Applicants should have a strong background in education, especially in vocational qualifications. The position promises a commitment to excellence and opportunities for career development, along with generous benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous terms and conditions

2:30pm finish on Fridays

Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Investment in staff training and development

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering level 2 and level 3 art and design.
• Proven track record in managing curriculum teams.
• Experience as a moderator or SV is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on curriculum development and delivery.
• Teach within the level 2 and 3 art and design team.
• Engage with industry and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality assurance and improvement strategies.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching vocational qualifications

Engagement with industry

Quality assurance

Soft skills development

Commitment to standards

Education

Experience in art and design teaching

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to join the Creative Arts Department at Pendleton Sixth Form in the position of Deputy Head of Department. The successful candidate will lead on curriculum development and delivery, monitor and report on KPI's, whilst promoting high quality standards across our art and design curriculum. In addition, you'll be teaching within the level 2 and 3 art and design team and should have solid experience of planning and delivering level 2 and level 3 art and design curriculum across a range of subject specific areas which could include drawing, printmaking, photography, digital skills development, 3D and textiles for example. It is desirable that applicants have experience of working with industry and other external stakeholders to enhance curriculum, creating opportunities for students to further develop the soft skills necessary for employment as well as raising the departments profile in the Greater Manchester area. We would love to hear from candidates with a proven track record of helping manage curriculum teams including taking the lead on quality assurance and improvement strategies in the context of creative arts delivery. It is expected that candidates have prior experience of delivering vocational qualifications such as BTEC or UAL Extended Diplomas. It would also be desirable for candidates to have experience as a moderator or SV. The successful candidate must have an absolute commitment to standards and delivering an outstanding experience and outcome for learners. You will be committed to excellence in teaching and learning with a demonstrable track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead on curriculum development and delivery, monitor and report on KPI's, promoting high quality standards across the art and design curriculum.
• Teach within the level 2 and 3 art and design team and plan and deliver level 2 and level 3 curriculum across drawing, printmaking, photography, digital skills development, 3D and textiles.
• Engage with industry and external stakeholders to enhance curriculum and create opportunities for students to develop soft skills for employment; raise the department's profile in the Greater Manchester area.
• Contribute to quality assurance and improvement strategies in the context of creative arts delivery; support curriculum team leadership.
• Deliver vocational qualifications such as BTEC or UAL Extended Diplomas; experience as a moderator or SV desirable.
• Maintain an absolute commitment to standards and delivering an outstanding learner experience; demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning.

Benefits

• Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• 2:30pm finish on Fridays, free on-site parking, and health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College fosters a strong community with opportunities for staff and their families to get involved.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.
• Investment in staff with training and career development opportunities.
• Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Shared purpose: commitment to education for a successful future for learners and staff; core values of respect, integrity and kindness.
• High staff pride: 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.
• Recruitment note: We are not utilising recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Commitment to Safeguarding: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as part of our safeguarding commitment, we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.