Job Description
Your new company Hays Education are working in partnership with a highly creative and forward-thinking further education provider in East London. This specialist setting supports 16-19-year-olds to develop industry-relevant skills, combining academic study with practical, career-focused learning in the creative arts sector.The organisation is known for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to delivering a high-quality learning experience within a supportive, collaborative environment. Your new role As a Visual Arts Tutor specialising in Film & Media, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and industry-relevant teaching across creative programmes. You will teach approximately 19 hours per week and contribute to a range of Visual Arts pathways, including Film, Graphics and Photography. You will: Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons across visual arts programmes Support students' academic and personal development through effective tutorial and pastoral guidance Track student progress, attendance and achievement Contribute to curriculum development and course planning Support enrichment activities such as trips, industry engagement and course promotion Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards and positive outcomes for learners What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have:Essential: A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Visual Arts subject Experience delivering high-quality teaching and assessment Experience working with 16-19 learners Strong subject knowledge across visual arts disciplines Ability to support student wellbeing and manage behaviour effectively Commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for young people Desirable: Teaching qualification (or working towards) Industry experience within Film, Media, Graphics or Photography Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar software Experience contributing to curriculum development and collaborative teaching teams What you'll get in return Flexible working arrangements (including reduced hours across the week) A supportive and inclusive working environment Access to professional development and career progression opportunities A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance Opportunity to work within modern, industry-standard facilities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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