Team Leader - Art & Design. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

The Creative Industries School at Kingston College offers a range of courses from level 1 to level 4, including Art and Design, Media, Music, and Performing Arts. The School primarily serves full-time 16-19 Study Programmes, but also provides Access Diplomas, Higher Education courses, and recently expanded into part-time Adult Education courses. It aims to further serve the local community by making specialist resources available for hire.

Role: Team Leader Art & Design

As a member of the School\’s Management Group (SMG), you will be responsible for curriculum standards and outcomes across various programmes. Your duties include organizing and coordinating delivery teams, contributing to the School’s Quality Self-assessment and Improvement plans, and ensuring targets for recruitment, retention, achievement, success, progression, and student satisfaction are met or exceeded.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or higher in a relevant art & design specialism and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent teaching skills in art & design, recognized as good or outstanding.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, personalized learning, and educational excellence.
• Experience in leading curriculum programmes and supporting staff development.
• Knowledge of curriculum changes and their impact on teaching strategies.
• Understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes.
• Experience supporting at-risk learners to achieve their potential.
• Receptive to new ideas with a creative approach to problem solving.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be eligible for salary increases based on the annual cost of living review in the upcoming academic year.

The benefits package includes:

• 37 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
• 5 days Wellbeing leave.
• Excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is 5th May 2025. Successful candidates will undergo due diligence checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Equality Statement

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnership, in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010.

About Us

The South Thames Colleges Group, comprising Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training. We are dedicated to student success and community contribution.

Join Our Team

We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals to help challenge our students to achieve and progress. When you apply, you will be directed to an external platform hosted by Blue Octopus supporting our recruitment process.

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