Tutor of Art & Design (BA 3D Creative Practice)

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in York and North Yorkshire is seeking an enthusiastic Award Leader for the BA 3D Creative Practice course. The role involves academic leadership, ensuring high standards of teaching, and providing pastoral support to students. Ideal candidates should have experience in 3D art and craftsmanship, with skills in wood, metal, and ceramics, plus a strong understanding of the higher education sector. This position offers a salary up to £41,313 pro rata and generous benefits including annual leave and pension.

Benefits

Annual leave of 57 days

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Financial support for teacher training course fees

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the HE sector.
• Experience leading a course with dynamic experiences.
• Ability to provide pastoral support to students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership to tutors and ensure successful delivery of the programme.
• Foster innovation and creativity within the programme.

Skills

3D based art, craft or design-based practice

Wood, metal / fine metal, and ceramics skills

Mixed media knowledge

Job description

Overview

The Art and Design Curriculum Area has delivered outstanding provision over a number of years with a high profile both regionally and nationally and offers a broad range of provision from Level 1 through to BA Honours degree courses. We require an enthusiastic and creative Award Leader to take overall responsibility and lead the BA 3D Creative Practice course. This programme offers a broad introduction to wood, metal, fine metal, ceramics, mixed media and textiles. Through the course, students are given the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge to become independent creative practitioners. Students develop a range of skills through individual practice to be either a sculptor, craftsperson or designer-maker. The programme is delivered through Studio Practice, Professional Development and Contextual Studies modules. An awareness of contemporary and historical knowledge as well as an ability to deliver business and professional skills is also desirable. In this role you will be a part of a dedicated and high skilled team that teach and assist learners across the different levels and modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership to the team of tutors, planning direction and operational lead to ensure the successful delivery, development, and enhancement of the BA 3D Creative Practice programme.
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning, and student experience, fostering innovation and creativity within the programme while aligning with institutional goals and sector best practices.

About the person / Qualifications

You should have a working knowledge of the HE sector and a developed 3D based art, craft or design-based practice. You should also have experience of leading a course that offers a rich and dynamic experience to learners. The Award Leader will be required to offer pastoral support, ensuring student attainment and progression whilst studying with us. The ability to deliver either wood, metal / fine metal or ceramics skills is highly desirable. Those with mixed media knowledge would also be considered. This role is open to internal and external applicants.

About the organization

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our range includes entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses. Our apprenticeships span levels 2 to 5 across various pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region, with nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including T-Level pathways. We are part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT) to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, good transport links, on-site parking, York College offers a supportive place to work.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £41,313 pro rata per annum (subject to experience and qualifications).
• 57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures).
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme.
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE).