About the role: Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out! We are seeking an experienced Art Lecturer to join our SEN team and contribute to the effective planning and organisation of our courses here at the Nido Volans Center- Bexley. The successful candidate will teach Art on a variety of independence and employability-related courses to students of varying abilities, spanning multiple levels, including pre-entry courses up to Entry Level 3.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality instruction across a range of courses and levels.
- Work with different awarding bodies to ensure course standards and requirements are met.
- Assist the Curriculum Manager with curriculum development and the expansion of the department.
- Promote and support the growth of the Nido Volans courses.
- Engage with students to foster a supportive and effective learning environment.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in teaching Art at various levels.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work with students of diverse abilities.
- Commitment to contributing to curriculum development and departmental growth.
- a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy and be a qualified FE teacher or be willing to work towards this.
If you are passionate about teaching and eager to make a positive impact on our students' educational journey, we encourage you to apply.
About YouAbout Us The College London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits The benefits package includes annual leave of 32.25 days (43 days full time equivalent) (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additionalCollege closure days, and leave forvolunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.
Equal Opportunities London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident -Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.
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As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
