Description
The Board of Directors of Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are committed to appointing the very best staff who achieve excellence in their work. Working to the values and behaviours that underpin the strategic plan and business of the institution, the College seeks staff that display creativity and innovation, whilst driving their own performance, and the performance of others, to provide the very best experience and service to learners.
The Curriculum Area of Performing Arts provision at Coleg Ceredigion (Aberystwyth Campus) is part of the Faculty of Creative and Culinary Arts, Animal Science, Automotive and Technology and sits within the West Directorate.
As part of the ‘Creative Industries’ department, Performing Arts run vibrant programmes for their learners, providing them with a clear understanding of the sector, enabling them to progress into employment and/or higher education which also includes vocational dance or drama college. They offer courses at Level 3 and have strong links with industry specialists, who visit as guest speakers and run workshop sessions.
All learners undertake a Literacy or Numeracy Skills pathways along-side their main qualification together with a strong pastoral tutorial programme.
The holder of the post will have strong Drama and Singing Skills and contribute to the delivery of a L3 University Arts London programme in Performing Arts.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake the teaching and assessment of Performing Arts/Drama/Singing at L3.
* Lead and direct an appropriate range of productions.
* Deliver and promote Skills development and work to produce successful candidates to apply to Higher Education and Vocational School/ colleges.
* Actively work to develop recruitment through the creation of projects and engagement with local schools whilst promoting internal and external marketing opportunities.
* Actively seek creative collaboration opportunities between creative industry departments and external providers.
* Actively create and promote a diverse programme of activities that include masterclasses/workshops and visits to enhance the learners’ experiences.
* Liaise with creative industries colleagues, managers and directors to ensure an effective learner experience and successful outcome.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
* Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
* Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date)
* GCSE English/Maths at minimum Grade C or equivalent
* Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development
* Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
* Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
Welsh Language Requirements:
* Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 3/4 Essential
* Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 3/4 Essential
(See detailed language descriptions here )
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Desirable Criteria:
* Relevant teaching experience
* A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education
* A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
* Awareness of key performance indicators
* Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
* Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
* Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
* Sound understanding of digital literacy
* Willingness to drive a college minibus
* Willingness to contribute to develop extra-curricular activities
Benefits
* You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
* Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
* Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site car parking
* Online and instore retail discounts
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
Visit our dedicated page to find out more.
Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
Inspiring Learners
Fulfilling Potential
Achieving Excellence