Team Leader - Art and Design - Permanent - EC01557 - 431455

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburgh College seeks a Team Leader for their School of Art and Design. This role involves leading a team of Learning Assistants, scheduling support, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the Art and Design industry and relevant qualifications, helping deliver effective support to both staff and students.

Qualifications

• Minimum SCQF Level 8 (HND) in a related discipline.
• Experience with budget tracking and specialist support.
• Strong knowledge of Art and Design sector.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling and monitoring Art and Design support.
• Lead and support Learning Assistants.
• Manage exhibition installations and use of specialist equipment.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Scheduling

Knowledge of Art and Design

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

SCQF Level 8 in Art and Design

SCQF Level 9 in Art and Design (Desirable)

Job description

Edinburgh College are looking to recruit a resourceful and committed individual from an Art and Design background to fulfil the role of Team Leader within the School of Art and Design.

This is an exciting and key role within the School and the Team Leader will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring the provision of Art and Design support to teaching staff and students in studio environments and Mac Labs. The role is to lead and support the Learning Assistants within the School liaising with the Curriculum Team Managers and Head of School as part of the School Leadership Team to ensure the best support for learning and teaching possible.

You must be educated to a minimum of SCQF level 8 or equivalent (e.g. HND) in a related discipline. The successful applicant will be occupationally competent within this field and possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the Art and Design sector. Experience in the provision of specialist support, health and safety, ordering and budget tracking and leading the scheduling of work for end of year exhibitions is essential.

Applicants must have experience of ordering and tracking the purchase of specialist Art and Design materials and equipment. You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills required to take a lead role in scheduling and delegating tasks throughout the year, this includes the ability to manage exhibition installations and the use of specialist equipment.

Candidates must have a thorough working knowledge of college procedures to comply with HSE legislation and ensure safe working practices across the School are maintained.

Additionally, you must have the ability to communicate and relate well with cross college staff, learners of different abilities working effectively to lead a team of Learning Assistants to support the wider Schools activities.

A SCQF level 9 (e.g. a Degree) in an Art and Design discipline is desirable and previous experience of leading a team and organising staff workloads within a training or educational environment would be advantageous.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Anticipated Selection Process: Interview and Presentation, Friday the 15th of August