Art & Design Main Grade Lecturer

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
2. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
3. To plan prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
4. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
5. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe secure confident and valued
6. To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies to record work carried out and assessment of same
7. To track all students progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
8. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
9. To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
10. To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching learning and assessment within the subject area
11. To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths to review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
12. To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting motivating and enhance the student experience

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

1. Educated to Level 5 e.g. Degree or equivalent in Art & design
2. Excellent computer literacy ability to use the current IT programs of the College including creative softwares such as Adobe Photoshop.
3. Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning development & delivery in art & design within the specialist area of art & design
4. Knowledge and understanding of art & design provision across 2D 3D radiational and digital processes.
5. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
6. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills
8. Ability to set high standards for students colleagues and for themselves
9. Experience of assessing students needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning
10. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers local to the Liverpool City Region.
11. Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
12. A recognised Teaching qualification and vocational experience

Benefits