Job Description
Organisational Information
MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.
We are now looking for a Lecturer in Art & Design.
If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.
Details of the role
The successful candidate will co-ordinate designated study programme delivery activities for the College, including delivering high quality teaching, responsibility for day to day operational issues, exams and timetabling and ensuring a consistent approach is maintained across both sites if required. You will inspire and motivate students through outstanding teaching and learning that stretches and challenges students to be the best they can be.
You should be passionate about your area of teaching and be enthusiastic about developing your students English, Maths and employability skills. All of this will be underpinned by regular target setting and progress monitoring to ensure that all students achieve successful outcomes.
Job requirements
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of various creative subjects within Art & Design and Graphic Design, including digital skills. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design are highly desirable. You will be an enthusiastic team member who is flexible and willing to work under pressure.
This is a full time position for 37 hours per week.
Interview date is Friday 25 August 2023.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.