ABOUT CSVPA
Our School 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 practitioners 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 Falmouth University, 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 and internships.
We are looking for highly motivated creative practitioners/lecturers with their own industry/creative relationships who understand the needs of the 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
We a seeking to expand our pool of hourly-paid lecturers in the fields of Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Communication, Digital arts and Branding and Communication. We are seeking motivated and passionate tutors in all of these areas, with relevant experience in industry or in academia to support the expansion of our provision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the relevant course leader. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Rector.
LOCATION
This role will be based at 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 modules within the School as required.
To plan, prepare and teach lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning.
To effectively use a variety of learning styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students.
To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners.
To make effective use of the School’s Learning Management System (Canvas) in supporting the students’ learning.
To set, assess and provide feedback to students in accordance with programme requirements and the School’s Assessment Policy.
Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson using the School’s electronic systems.
To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.
To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed.
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 contribute towards the optimal utilization of learning environments.
To attend academic, departmental and School meetings when required.
To adhere to the standards and procedures detailed in the Staff Handbook.
To deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.
To participate in Performance Management (PM) scheme in line with School policies and procedures.
To adhere to all statutory regulations and to School policies and procedures.
To undertake any reasonable duties as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidates will be passionate and dedicated individuals with experience in a relevant discipline and a desire to pass on their skills to the next generation. Experience in higher education is desirable, as is
The candidate should have:
Current understanding and experience of the relevant discipline, including of trends and concerns within the field
Evidence of contemporary industry experience
Experience in teaching in Higher Education is desirable
Excellent communication & presentation skills
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
High level of organisational and planning ability
Proficiency in industry-relevant software platforms, tools and skills.
Experience in collaborative interdisciplinary projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Postgraduate study in a relevant discipline
Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy is desirable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Proactive and able to act on initiative
Organised and able to meet deadlines
Engaged in contemporary issues and concerns in the arts
Able to take ownership and responsibility of problems within their scope
Can display a proactive approach and act on own initiative.
Is energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrates a positive attitude.
Works well collaboratively and in teams
Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand student and staff issues.
Is committed to making the School a supportive and creative environment for the benefit of students and staff
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, Canterbury and London; CATS Academy in Boston; CSVPA and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form and will be subject to online checks which may include social media.