Salary: £24,702 - £31,218 (Depending on experience)
Location: Seevic Campus (Benfleet, Essex)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Commencing: September 2021
JOB OVERVIEW
At USP College, we are looking for a passionate Teacher of Creative Media and Digital Art to deliver high quality, creative and engaging lessons while successfully supporting and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic, focused and creative team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success in media related careers and progression.
The media area is an expanding area at USP College. There is considerable growth expected this academic year, in both the A level Media and UAL Creative Media and Games Design Level 3 courses. We also run an HND Creative Media, UAL Creative Enterprise Level 4 diploma and will be starting a Level 3 E-sports course this September. We will be opening a third campus on Canvey, which will enable curriculum delivery in state of the art virtual reality studios.
As a prospective member of the Creative Arts team at USP College, you should be a subject specialist who will inspire and motivate your students to exceed their aspirations. You will be expected to teach across a range of creative subject’s that could include; UAL Media Production and Games Design from level 2 to level 5. You will also have a course leadership role within the creative arts area.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, to observe and share best practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. You will be able to build positive relationships with young people and support them to achieve their long term career goals. You will be able to use your expertise and emotional intelligence to unlock barriers to your students’ progress and provide the tools, support and challenge they need to go forwards. We pride ourselves on excellent student behaviour and our strong ethos of inclusion and diversity.
WHY CHOOSE US
As a college, our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A competitive salary.
- A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Collaborative working with parents and carers to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
- A successful NQT support program.
- Onsite parking.
- Onsite canteen & coffee shop with locally sourced ingredients.
- A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership.
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
- Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or currently enrolled on a post-16 teaching qualification
Experienced industry based individuals will be considered and given the opportunity to secure a role leading to the completion of a recognised post-16 teaching qualification.
A Good relevant Honours Degree or H.E qualification.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
- High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as a team.
- The ability to work towards deadlines.
- The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum
USP College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any other checks that the role requires to ascertain suitability of working with children.