ABOUT CSVPA
Our College provides a unique and highly personalised method of learning, creating an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals. Our class sizes are small, and this allows an approach that embraces the art school tradition to learning. As we move onto our next phase of our strategic plan, we have had a number of high-profile PR actioners join us to support us in defining our future development.
Over the last 30 years our portfolio has diversified across subject areas and levels from Masters to Foundation. We are OFS registered and have established links with leading institutions, including University of the Arts, London Awarding Body and Trinity College London. We have a unique
relationship with Hearst Magazine, publishers of ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and Cosmopolitan who support scholarships, internships and guided work placements.
We are looking for highly motivated creative practitioners/lecturers with their own industry/creative relationships who understand the needs future of the creative industries and are excited to work with our students to develop their understanding of areas of creative practice.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
To teach future facing Fashion Design to students in BA Fashion and BA Fashion Branding Creative Communication (FBCC). To develop, deliver, and support academic programmes in line with agreed standards and policies. To be the main lecturer responsible for BA Year 1 students.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Course Leader BA Fashion. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Rector.
LOCATION
This role will be based at Bridge House, CSVPA Cambridge.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
The following section outlines a more detailed but not exhaustive description of the duties pertinent to this post:
To teach CF230 Design Innovation and other modules within the College, as required.
To plan, prepare and teach dynamic and engaging lessons for the classroom which enthuse and inspire students, promote enjoyment of learning and deliver key skills and attributes for industry. To effectively use a variety of learning styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students. To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources, approaches, and technologies according to the course type and learners.
To assess, track and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records.
Maintain effective records teaching, grades and feedback. Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson using the College electronic systems.
To carry out assessments as appropriate.
To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.
To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and periodic tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed.
To supervise students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the College Behaviour and Attendance policies.
To develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
To ensure lessons are in line with objectives as set by the Course Leader, and that these are effectively shared with all students. To give necessary feedback on materials, courses, and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as required.
To actively contribute towards the optimal utilization of learning environments, tools and platforms.
To attend academic, departmental and College meetings when required, and attend/deliver INSET sessions as directed.
To supervise, register and accompany students on external excursions, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
To adhere to the standards and procedures detailed in the CSVPA Staff Handbook.
To appropriately deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.
To be aware of your responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young person’s you are responsible for/come into contact with during your employment, and be fully aware of the College Child Protection Policy.
To participate in Performance Management (PM) scheme in line with CSVPA policies and procedures.
To adhere to all statutory regulations and to CGS policies and procedures.
To undertake any reasonable duties as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will be expert on the varied design and technical approaches, and the history and evolution of Fashion. They should be a recognised Fashion practitioner with relevant all round knowledge and experience in the areas of design ideation, branding, forecasting, PR, surface manipulations, decoration and embellishment (including print, weave, knit), technical skills, production methods and garment construction experience in Industry and/or Academia. Current understanding and experience working with trends, tools, technologies and their application within industry is essential.
Contemporary industry experience & relevant fashion background
Awareness of current fashion systems, technologies & ideologies
Broad knowledge of varying market levels and design adjacencies
Broad skillset in terms of fashion process and technical awareness
Academic experience (not essential but preferred)
Strong evidence of core research skills and in-depth knowledge of the design process from sketchbook to folio
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Highly organised and able to take responsibility for briefs / module management on Canvas / assessment under their role
High level of cultural engagement
Enthusiasm for the subject matter and role - an interest in growing the course and contemporising it whilst bringing relevant references to the table for students and staff
Organising and developing ideas into concepts
Core creative skills; image researching, communicating fashion trends, graphic typesetting and layout/illustration/collage and dynamic dissemination of ideas
Industry standard software skills - knowledge of adobe suite and Clo 3d preferred but not essential, otherwise a willingness to learn relevant software
General
Is supportive of the aims, ethos, and mission statement of the College.
Motivation
Is proactive rather than reactive in approach and can act on own initiative.
Takes responsibility and ownership for work issues and problems of a primary operational nature.
Implements improvements to work processes and practices within his/her remit.
Understands College goals and direction and brings these to bear in teaching.
Drive
Is energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrates a positive attitude.
Committed to role and to team/College.
Gets things done through influence and fairness.
Can confront and overcome obstacles to progress.
Intellect
Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills to understand student and staff issues.
Can suggest and where appropriate implement solutions appropriate to student and staff situations.
Gathers facts and analyses situations in an objective, accurate and organised fashion.
Judgement
Can think and act rationally and maturely without undue bias or reliance on emotional responses.
Can weigh up information, issues and evidence and draw balanced conclusions from such.
Shows clearly that he/she is learning from experience.
Knows when to ask for support and advice from colleagues.
Credibility and Communication
Has positive impact with student and staff.
Speaks clearly, sensitively and persuasively when interacting with internal personnel.
Keeps Line Manager and wider team informed of any progress or difficulties.
Displays excellent listening and questioning skills.
Resilience
Can balance the normal demands of a range of work and responsibilities without disruption to other team members or College staff.
Can prioritise conflicting demands.
Remains balanced, rational and tolerant in dealing with others at all times.
Demonstrates a clear empathy with students and staff and understands their individual and/or collective needs.
Shows awareness of issues pertaining to working in a multi-cultural creative environment.
Understands the demands of working within a market-led organisation.
Technical
Comfortable with use of Microsoft Office and other applications.
Excellent level of written and spoken English.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Appropriate accuracy and time-keeping.
Teamwork
Has confidence and respect of peers, Departmental team and other College staff.
Supports an open and supportive team climate.
Organisation
Comfortably meets deadlines whilst able to be flexible when situations demand.
Demonstrates a capability to balance competing demands.
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.