Teacher - Art & Design
At Northampton College, we know that our strength lies in our diversity – in the experiences, backgrounds, and journeys that shape each of us. As one of the leading colleges in the country, with significant strengths in health and social care, engineering, creative industries, construction, catering and digital, Northampton College is an inspiring place to work. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. Join our dedicated team as a Teacher – Art & Design.
Day‐to‐day duties: your daily work will vary depending on the needs of the team, students, and the wider organisation. For full details, please refer to the attached job description.
Required skills and qualifications
Skills
* Aptitude and/or experience of coaching, tutoring and/or teaching
* Ability to effectively engage and manage groups of students
* Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally, and through active listening with a diverse group of colleagues, students and stakeholders
* Ability to use a range of information technology (IT) / information communication technology (ICT) systems
* Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks through to completion within prescribed deadlines
* High levels of attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to provide a responsive and professional level of customer service at all times
Education
* English and mathematics GCSE grade C/4 or above, or willingness to obtain, or equivalent skill level
* Academic qualification relevant to subject specialism
* Qualified Teacher (Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) / Certificate in Education (CertEd) or Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS))
Or, for an Industry Specialist/entry level teacher seeking a teaching role at the College:
* Qualifications and/or equivalent experience at Level 3 in a relevant subject/discipline, with a requirement to undertake the teaching qualification (sponsored by the College)
Benefits
* Discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments in our training salons (The Salon NC)
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Generous pension scheme
* Free parking across sites
* Wellbeing hub
* Employee assistance programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
* Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression and personal development
* Discounts through membership of the NUS and Blue Light Card
Northampton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, associates, and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks.
All of our posts require candidates to have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of applying as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
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