Subject Leader for A Level Photography Full Time

Newcastle, Staffordshire
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group

Subject Leader for A Level Photography

Salary: £34,414 – £44,000 (£27,531 – £35,200)Benefits: Up to £12,584 (£10,067) Employer Pension contributions and 52 Days Annual Leave (pro rata) (incl. Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure)Location: Newcastle College siteHours: Part-time 29.6 hours per week

In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted’s recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘positive, stimulating and safe learning environment’, ‘highly motivated staff’, and ‘learners’ exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning’. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual who will play a crucial role in realising the department’s strategic objectives. You will be an inspiring lecturer with a background in photography and a strong portfolio of personal work.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity towards a variety of learner needs and support the delivery team with a range of innovative teaching approaches to enable learners to reach their full potential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To deliver lively and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard on a range of programmes as appropriate.
• To secure outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement and success, attendance and progression are met.
• To support the development of the A level programme and contribute constructively to teaching on other related programmes.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has a relevant qualification to degree level
• Has or is willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent).
• Has expertise in traditional and digital photography
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

What’s in it for you?

• Employer Pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Subject Leader in A Level Photography, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 16 th June 2024.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.