Head of Department - Visual Arts

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city, each with its own specialist cutting edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest FE college in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners. We have an exciting opportunity at our new city centre site, City Campus Manchester to join our Creative Industries team as Head of Department (Visual Arts) on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis. The Department is thriving in the provision of 16-18 and adult curriculum and benefits from an established and skilled team of teachers and technicians. As a Head of Department, you will report to the Assistant Principal in the management and operation of the Department. You will work with the Assistant Principal to effectively manage and deploy budgets and resources. You will be responsible for the direct line management of teaching and support staff to ensure delivery of an outstanding quality focused education. You will be required to deliver and promote high quality, student focused teaching and learning. To be successful in this role, you will need: Degree Level Qualification or relevant industrial experience or professional qualification within the Specialist area of Design and Visual Arts. Recognised teaching qualification. Qualified to deliver curriculum, internally verify, and moderate qualifications awards. Numeracy and literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent).In return you will benefit from an excellent package including: 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. significant pension contribution. Retail Discounts. Employee Assistance Program. Cycle to work scheme. Simply Health scheme care vouchers.The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! (url removed)/vacancies. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile. Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The closing date for this job advert is 27/06/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response! The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process