1. art and entertainment

Newcastle College is one of Britain’s largest and most
successful further education institutions. We are
committed to quality and currently provide a wide range
of programmes to over 18,000 students.
School of Creative Industries
‘Arts in Partnership’ Co-ordinator
Ref: CI 7839
Salary: £25,078 - £33,613 per annum
This post is to lead the development of the ‘Arts in Partnership’ Initiative - a 3 part scheme
building towards the delivery of a gifted and talented 14-16 ‘Head-start’ programme.
‘Arts in Partnership’ is an initiative for providing site based workshops, after school activities
and vocationally specific training in partnership with schools and community groups, and
delivering holiday and weekend arts and creative programmes within our own specialist
facilities on campus; ultimately establishing a high quality ’14-16’ provision in the Creative
Arts.
We are looking for an individual with a strong visual or performing arts background with
experience of delivering at KS4 and below. This person will have strong project leadership
skills in order to establish and develop the ‘Arts in Partnership’ scheme, but also be able to
devise, co-ordinate and ensure delivery of workshops and classes with pre-16 learners. In
the role you will be responsible for engaging schools and other organisations in the scheme
through awareness raising and promotion, for recruitment of young people and for delivery
of all financial and engagement milestones.
Your hours of work will be flexible and will include evening and weekends according to
learner demand, and the expected delivery model of the programme. You will be required to
undertake project and course leadership responsibility which entails managing a team.
The successful candidate will have a related degree level academic/vocational qualification
in a relevant curriculum area and teaching qualification. You should also be able to
demonstrate experience of developing learning provision, project leadership and successful
delivery of targets. Experience of funding would also be an advantage.
Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
Strictly no agencies or canvassing.
Application forms and further information about these and all current externally advertised
vacancies are available on the College Website www.newcastlecollege.co.uk or by calling
0800 3280942 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Please quote the reference
number of the post in which you are interested.
Closing Date: 31 October 2014
Promoting Equal Opportunities
Job Description
Job Title:
Arts in Partnership Co-ordinator
Reports to:
Operations Manager
Grade:
Lecturer B
Pension:
LGPS
Teaching Role Category:
Full
Key Tasks:
Summary of key responsibilities undertaken:
1. To deliver high quality teaching and learning (including tutorials) and undertake
the full range of associated administration, quality, preparation and assessment
processes.
2. To advise, guide and support learners to identify and achieve their learning
aims.
3. To write learner subject reports which clearly articulate how improvement can
be made and sustained.
4. To actively participate in the learner recruitment and selection process.
5. To fully comply with college processes
6. To use, access and update MIS data, including registers
7. To contribute to business planning and performance monitoring
8. To undertake a full range of research and development which significantly
contributes to the business development, innovation and growth of the school
9. To develop the school curriculum such as the production of stand alone e
learning packages
10. To contribute to bids/projects
School Specific Responsibilities
1. To establish and project lead the ‘Arts in Partnership’ Initiative
2. Establish and maintain strong, productive links with schools and community
groups both to provide information and advice on the Arts in Partnership
offer and to obtain feedback to inform development and drive recruitment.
3. To develop a responsive offer and present it to schools and organisations in
an appropriate way
4. Ensure compliance with our, and other organisations’, health and safety and
risk assessment requirements
5. To manage a team of subject specialists to deliver the offer across a
number of internal venues and external sites
6. To monitor the Arts in Partnership Initiative against financial and
engagement performance targets, taking the lead on any actions to address
underperformance
7. To keep robust financial and student records in line with college and
partners procedures
8. Devise, implement and monitor robust data collection and analysis of
engagement, destination and progression data, presenting them in an
appropriate manner
9. Undertake regular market research and competitor analysis to inform the
development of the project
10. To co-ordinate relevant staff and resources to deliver multiple activities
11. Establish and maintain contact with learners through a variety of mediums,
on a regular basis, to keep partners, learners and their parents in touch with
the partnership
12. Leading on effective marketing, including recruitment activities, promotional
materials and events to generate applications; including good news and
success stories
13. Follow up applicant leads and with a view to conversion
14. To ensure learners have support and guidance to plan their own
progression and a clear understanding of the opportunities offered through
the School of Creative Industries
15. Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis in line with objectives and
assist with workload of others as required.
16. Prepare documents using a variety of different sources and presentation
methods e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint.
17. Represent the School of Creative Industries as necessary to ensure its
effective promotion of the Arts in Partnership initiative
The following are standard responsibilities for all positions within the College:
1. Participate in any College staff review/performance management processes
involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.
2. Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and
others.
3. Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all
College activities.
4. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this
post.
5. Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this
commitment.
Technical Person Specification
Category
Criteria Description
Method of
Assessment
(e.g. Interview
Application form, Intray Exercise,
presentation, Microteach)
1. Skills & Abilities
Essential
1.1
Ability to teach consistently to a grade 2 standard or
higher
Interview
1.2
Ability to demonstrate additional and transferable skills
which are relevant to the development and delivery of a
pre-16 creative arts offer.
Application /
Interview
1.3
Ability to promote change and apply acquired knowledge Application
and skills.
1.4
Lead on planning & delivery of practical sessions and
workshops, supporting learners appropriately &
promoting progression.
Application /
Interview
1.5
Skilled in current creative arts industry practice.
Application
1.6
Able to competently use computer software including
Microsoft Office applications, email and internet
Application
1.7
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Application /
Interview
1.8
Ability to foster and develop collaborative links with a
range of internal and external partners; proven
networking ability
Application /
Interview
1.9
Able to lead and manage a team of people
demonstrating a proven ability to manage and prioritise
tasks, set objectives and implement strategies, and work
to deadlines
Application /
interview
1.10
Project management skills and experience
Application /
Interview
2.1
Experience of leading and participating in team activities
and effective contribution to team working.
Application /
Interview
2.2
Experience of engaging pre-16 learners through
effective differentiation and development of dynamic
learning materials/utilisation of learning technologies
Application /
Interview
2.3
Drive the use of ILT to support learning, including VLEs.
Application
2.4
Specialist subject expertise for teaching courses across
both further and pre-16 education & proven track record
of delivering high quality teaching and learning.
Application /
Interview
2.5
Significant experience of project leadership
responsibilities including planning and development, coordination and promotion.
Application /
Interview
2. Experience
Essential
Desirable
2.6
Experience of monitoring and effectively delivering
financial and engagement targets
Application /
Interview
2.7
Experience of working with schools, other organisations
or statutory bodies to realise initiatives
Application
2.8
Experience of curriculum change and development
Application /
Interview
2.9
Experience of risk assessment and health and safety
considerations
2.10
Experience of sourcing and applying for external funding
Application
/Interview
Able to demonstrate expert up-to-date knowledge in
Creative arts practice
Application
3.2
Able to demonstrate an understanding of FE sector
developments.
Application
3.3
Knowledge of the breadth and diversity of current
industry practices across the sector.
Application
3.4
Thorough knowledge of vocational and academic
procedures relating to both pre 16 and further education.
Application /
Interview
3.5
Knowledge of current and developing Creative Industry
education agendas across pre 16 and further education.
Application
3.6
Knowledge of external skills departments and associated
professional bodies appropriate to the subject area e.g.
Creative & Cultural/Skillset/ProSkills Sector Skills
Councils
Application
3.7
Knowledge of non-statutory, community and enrichment
activities for pre 16s
Application /
Interview
3.8
Breadth of knowledge of schools, organisations and
statutory bodies working with pre 16s in the region
Application /
Interview
3.9
Knowledge of National Occupational Standards within
the related curriculum subject area.
Application
3. Knowledge
3.1
Essential
Desirable
Application /
Interview
4. Qualifications & Training
Essential
Desirable
4.1
Teaching Qualification or willing to obtain in an agreed
timescale.
Application
4.2
Degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
Application
4.3
Level 2 qualification in IT or significant relevant
experience
Application
4.4
Demonstrate CPD in art and design as well as own
teaching practice
Application
4.5
IfL membership
Application
4.6
Postgraduate Qualification
Application
5. Attitude/Disposition
Essential
5.1
Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this
commitment.
Application
5.2
Staff will always strive to achieve 1 or 2 during lesson
observation to demonstrate excellence in Teaching and
Learning
Application
5.3
Ability to maintain a positive and proactive approach to
your work.
Application
5.4
Imaginative and creative.
Application
6. Other Requirements
Essential
6.1
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance.
DBS
6.2
Able to travel as part of the role.
Application
6.3
Able to participate in occasional overnight visits.
Application