Subject Leader Graphics, Illustration and Game Arts

Subject Leader Graphics, Illustration and Game Arts

Salary:
Band 8 – starting salary £41,064 with annual incremental progression up to £43,482.

Hours:

37 hours / 5 days per week.

Contract Type:
Permanent.

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Subject Leader for the ED Graphics, Illustration and Game Arts course to its Pre‑Degree team.

Pre‑Degree in Arts University Plymouth is a dynamic, creative and holistic Further Education learning environment. An independent university with a dedicated Pre‑Degree campus for 16‑to‑19‑year‑olds, Arts University Plymouth is a significant provider for the arts in the South West of the UK. The University consistently exceeds national benchmarks for vocational education & English and Maths GCSEs.

In this role you will lead and work closely with a teaching team to ensure high quality delivery in the Graphics, Illustration and Game Arts subject area, currently operating a 2‑year UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice:
Art, Design and Communication. You will have line management responsibility for its teaching staff, and for ensuring that the safeguarding and wellbeing needs of its staff and students are met. The expected achievement of KPI targets including recruitment, attendance, retention, attainment and progression will be set annually.

This role will require a dynamic individual who is excited by creative education and can demonstrate kindness, inclusive practices and experience of supporting learners with a wide range of needs and abilities.

• A full teaching qualification and a degree in a creative subject.
• A wealth of demonstrable experience of excellent teaching in an FE context, developing and delivering creative curricula for diverse learners.
• Strong abilities in people and time management with a highly organised and efficient approach, proficient in clear communication.
• Motivation to support the development of young people in a creative setting and passionate about the value of the arts.
• Experience as a creative professional and a deep understanding of contemporary developments in the creative industries.

• Lead and support the Pre‑Degree lecturing team, fostering high‑quality teaching and staff development.
• Develop and deliver an outstanding arts curriculum that promotes deep learning and student progression.
• Oversee quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement against key performance indicators.
• Contribute to student experience, wellbeing, recruitment and progression as part of the Pre‑Degree leadership team.
• Take responsibility for students’ academic and pastoral support within the subject area.

• Holiday: 35 (FTE 1.0) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days.
• Pension:
  Enrolment onto a generous Teachers Pension scheme (subject to scheme eligibility) with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).
• Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid carer’s leave.
• Access to the UK’s Leading Employee Assistance Programme:
  • In‑person or virtual counselling – enhanced to 10+ sessions.
  • Life & Leadership Coaching.
  • Legal Advice.
  • Financial Coaching.
  • Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer or quiet contemplation.
• Flexible Working.
• Discounts:
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Discounted bus tickets.
  • Education sector retail offers.
  • Local gym discounts.
  • Staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The successful candidate will be professionally active in their field and willing to contribute to our research ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and inclusive arts university.

For more information, including essential criteria please access the role profile using this link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./yL0

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