Curriculum Assistant: Media and Creative Arts
We are seeking to appoint a Curriculum Assistant to join our thriving Media and Creative Arts team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment, supporting both staff and students across a wide range of visual arts disciplines.
The successful applicant will have experience of working in an educational setting within the visual arts and will possess practical skills and knowledge across a range of art and design disciplines. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to organise and prioritise work effectively to support both teachers and students within the department. Experience of working in a school or college environment would be advantageous.
Course and Department Overview
Media and Creative Arts delivers six A Level and three GCSE visual art specialist subjects, alongside A Levels in Drama, Theatre Studies, Music and Media Studies. Vocational provision includes the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice and the Extended Certificate in Digital Media Production. The curriculum also offers enrichment opportunities such as CAD, Ceramics, Arts Award and Open Mic.
The department is led by a Curriculum Area Leader, supported by a Deputy and two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders, together with a team of technicians and an Enrichment Assistant. We work collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes for students and continually develop teaching, learning and assessment.
Employment Details
This is a permanent full‑time, term‑time post commencing as soon as possible, with a competitive salary on the SFCA support pay spine.
Salary banding: 11–14 (£28,634‑£31,324 per annum pro rata). Actual starting salary £24,854, negotiable based on experience.
Benefits
* Annual incremental pay increases linked to performance within the pay scale range
* Pension – automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff
* Staff well‑being programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual flu vaccination
* Continual Professional Development
* Eyecare voucher scheme
* On‑site parking
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