Adult and Community Learning Tutor in Art

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Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint Adult and Community Learning Tutor(s) in Art to deliver non-accredited Introduction and Next Step courses.

Courses are running each half term, for 5 weeks, and 2 hours per week per course. We are currently seeking to recruit a tutor to deliver at the Winsford campus, and in the community in the Vale Royal area, to deliver courses Monday to Wednesday daytime, and Wednesday evening, and potentially Thursday and Friday daytime. Subjects will include drawing and sketching, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media.

Please state on your application form what days/hours you are available to work.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

· A competitive salary

· Occupational pension scheme

· Employee benefits package

· Free on-site parking

· Full programme of training and mentoring

· Induction programme and buddy scheme

· Flexible working, where appropriate

· Focus on sustainability

In October 2019 the College was officially commended as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and we celebrated some of the highest pass rates in England, ranking us in the top 10 nationally for the third consecutive year. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

The college is proud to hold the Gold accreditation in the Investors in People framework. We have been assessed against the criteria of Leading, Supporting and Improving, and the Gold award means that the college has the right principles in place, and our people and leaders demonstrate a commitment to best practice, people management and personal development.

Suitable candidates should have experience in the field of art, watercolours/ drawing sketching/ mixed media, and should ideally have a teaching qualification or be working towards one. Being ICT literate is also an advantage as the college uses Google Classroom as support for classroom-based courses.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and Prohibition checks. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

This post closes on 2 January 2023; interview date to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

’Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners’

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract

Salary: £18.15-£20.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 02/01/2023
Reference ID: J218/22