Creative Arts Lecturer

Location: HMP Belmarsh, Western Way, Thamesmead, London. SE28 0EB
Hours: 29.5 hours a week. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.
Salary: Approx £25,930 Pro Rata (FTE £33,000)
Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards
Reporting To: Education Manager

IN SHORT

• Can you inspire creativity?
• Do you want to make a positive difference in society?
• Do you believe that the arts can drive the change people are capable of?

MK College Group have an exciting new opportunity for a Lecturer in the Creative Arts to join the Education Team based at HMP Belmarsh to deliver classes to a diverse group of learners. The ideal candidate will be able to offer classes in art and at least one other creative expression, e.g. music, dance, drama etc. (N.B. This is a role in a Category A prison and there are restrictions on some materials and activities.)

This is an opportunity to work with diverse groups of learners in a well-run and safe prison and have a lasting positive impact on their educational experience. The average class consist of eight learners and the sessions are approximately three hours long. Your lessons will need to be adaptable, innovative, and imaginative. The experience/ability to deliver opportunities to engage with a range of cultures that reflect the diverse prison population would be a strength in any application. As a successful inspirer of creativity, you will deliver exciting and engaging classes where learners can develop not only their creative skills, but confidence and personal progress, that they can apply to other areas of education.

If you are an expert practitioner, passionate about inspiring creativity in others, who believes that as well as inherent value the arts can be a powerful tool for social change this could be the ideal job for you!

Milton Keynes College works to reduce re-offending by providing learners with qualifications and skills that they can apply to employment whilst in custody and upon release. We would like you to be part of the learner’s journey, offering your skills and knowledge to guide them throughout their courses. MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

• 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore

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