Performing Arts Lecturer
KENDAL COLLEGE
Performing Arts Lecturer
£28959
KENDAL COLLEGE, Kendal, Cumbria
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5a45efdd93924b60b3bad5316ff63f65
Full Job Description
- Curriculum Development: Lead the development of specific subjects within the curriculum, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant.
- Research & Consultancy: Engage in significant research and consultancy activities to enhance the academic and practical learning experience.
- Course Verification & Leadership: Oversee course verification processes, coordinate course teams, and provide leadership to ensure high standards of education.
- Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the related industry by mentoring and educating the next generation of skilled professionals.
- Classroom Management: To seek to ensure that student retention and achievement targets are met. Provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn. Ensure that adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners., Set within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, we are an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
The successful candidate(s) will have experience delivering the highest-quality teaching and learning. They will embrace an environment that values creativity, technology, and forward-thinking methodologies. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team of educators and professional services who share the common goal of providing a meaningful educational experience. - to C or equivalent), Understanding of Performing Arts and theatre specialisms that you can inspire students to progress into
- A friendly and supportive environment
- Rewarding jobs, working with talented students
- Great career progression opportunities
- A generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent pension schemes for all staff
- 7 efficiency days per year (pro rata) in addition to your hard-earned holiday allocation
- A college that is committed to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
- A college that promotes and supports flexible working
- On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients
- Employee Assistant Program
- Electric car and Cycle to Work scheme
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and Wellbeing scheme
- Membership options are available to other discounting/saving providers
- A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
- Discounts in the college Restaurant
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Enhance absence Pay
They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and be able to prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their own schedule of work to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills, and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared objectives.
We are offering an opportunity to join our nationally recognised creative team as a Performing Arts Lecturer. Working at our dedicated Arts campus, you will join the team offering a wide range of theatre, dance, and performing arts programmes. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with Kendal's outstanding arts organisations, such as the Brewery Arts Centre, Lakeland Arts Trust, and the town's groundbreaking international festivals.
We are looking for someone with personal experience in musical theatre and dance who can apply this to their Performing Arts skills and creativity in a range of contexts. We would particularly welcome candidates who have a sound working knowledge of professional theatre practice.
The successful candidate will themselves be educated to at least Level 4 and capable of sharing their knowledge with our students in an engaging and informative manner that benefits their passion for the subject.
Teaching experience is desirable, but we are looking for someone who is confident in sharing their experience and knowledge with our students. We would support you in gaining a formal teaching qualification alongside your work with us., A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment
A Bachelor/Master's degree in an required discipline
Level 4 qualification (BTEC HNC, NVQ) in a theatre, performing arts or be willing to work towards it
English, Maths, and Science at Level 2 (GCSE A
Recent experience of teaching in an FE/HE environment, Effective communication and presentation skills
Capable use of IT to promote teaching and monitor learning
Effective work management skills that can be translated into a classroom
Ability to provide high quality pastoral care to learners
Good general knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and relevant vocational environment
Comprehensive current technical knowledge and skills commensurate with the required vocational delivery