Curriculum Support Assistant – Art & Design
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
We are recruiting for a part-time (18.5 hours per week) Curriculum Support Assistant, Art and Design to join our excellent Art and Design team based at the Joseph Wright Centre.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will work alongside our Art and Design teaching staff to ensure practical sessions run smoothly. You will prepare and tidy classrooms, assist students with hands-on tasks, and help maintain a safe and productive learning space. This position offers a unique insight into the teaching profession and is an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering a career in education.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click .
About you
You’ll hold at least a Level 3 qualification in a relevant Arts related subject area. You will have a strong understanding of practical techniques, a genuine interest in supporting students’ creative development, and a proactive approach to assisting curriculum staff. Experience in 3D and ceramics is essential.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click .
The Benefits
1. Salary of £24,989 per annum pro rata, actual salary £12,495 per annum
2. 34 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
3. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
4. Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
5. TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
6. Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
7. Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
8. Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
9. Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
10. Continuous development and progression opportunities
11. Free eye tests with Specsavers
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.