Head of Programme – 3D Studies

City Lit; Camden Town; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 55.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Flexible working

Generous course discounts that include

Pension scheme plus life assurance and

Season ticket loan programme

Access to Totum student discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu jabs

Resumo da vaga

City Lit in London is seeking a visionary Head of 3D Studies to lead the design, planning and management of its extensive non-accredited short courses within the School of Visual Arts.

You will shape the curriculum, drive innovation, ensure high-quality learner experiences and work closely with the Head of School and senior management to support growth, student satisfaction and financial sustainability.

Qualificações

• Experience of designing and delivering an innovative and distinctive art and design curriculum.
• Experience of managing a diverse team in an educational setting or learning environment.
• Experience of teaching and managing academic non-accredited courses inVisual arts.
• An understanding of commercial business models, and the ability to make and execute successful plans, budget and manage resources effectively to meet financial targets.
• An understanding of the teaching, learning and assessment needs of adult learners ensuring that an outstanding student experience drives quality improvement.
• An Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, planning and management of an extensive programme of non-accredited short courses, ensuring a high-quality and engaging experience for learners.
• Provide both strategic and operational leadership, you will manage and support a team of specialist colleagues, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with the Head of School and the Visual Arts Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the 3D Studies provision.
• You will develop and deliver a compelling vision for the curriculum, driving innovation, maintaining high standards of quality, and supporting the achievement of the school’s objectives for growth, student experience, staff engagement and financial sustainability.

Conhecimentos

Leadership and strategic vision

Arts educator

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Descrição da vaga

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £51,815 - £54,690 per annum, depending on experience

At City Lit, our students are at the heart of everything we do. As London's largest provider of adult education, we inspire more than 30,000 learners each year through over 5,000 courses delivered both online and in person. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted and with over 100 years of educational excellence, we're proud to enrich lives through learning.

About the role

We are looking for an inspiring and creative leader to head our 3D Studies programme within the School of Visual Arts. This diverse and thriving programme encompasses ceramics, sculpture, basketry, jewellery, filmmaking, fashion and textiles, bookbinding, mosaics, calligraphy, and other contemporary and heritage crafts.

The successful candidate will lead the design, planning and management of an extensive programme of non-accredited short courses, ensuring a high-quality and engaging experience for learners. Providing both strategic and operational leadership, you will manage and support a team of specialist colleagues, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Head of School and the Visual Arts Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the 3D Studies provision. You will develop and deliver a compelling vision for the curriculum, driving innovation, maintaining high standards of quality, and supporting the achievement of the school’s objectives for growth, student experience, staff engagement and financial sustainability.

About the applicant

The ideal candidate will be an experienced arts educator and leader, with a strong engagement with contemporary creative practice. You’ll bring excellent communication and organisational skills, experience of designing and delivering a visual arts curriculum and a background in leading and developing teams within an educational environment.

• Experience of designing and delivering an innovative and distinctive art and design curriculum.
• Experience of managing a diverse team in an educational setting or learning environment.
• Experience of teaching and managing academic non-accredited courses inVisual arts.
• An understanding of commercial business models, and the ability to make and execute successful plans, budget and manage resources effectively to meet financial targets.
• An understanding of the teaching, learning and assessment needs of adult learners ensuring that an outstanding student experience drives quality improvement.
• An Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including

• flexible working
• generous course discounts that include friends and family
• our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave
• There’s also a season ticket loan programme
• entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and a cycle to work scheme
• We even offer free annual flu jabs!

Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.