About the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Vocational Trainer in Performing Arts within the Createch Faculty based at Banbury College.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for a practitioner/tutor or developing teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning. The post will be to support the teaching and skill development of students on our Performing Arts courses across a range of Level 2 and Level 3 Performing and Production Arts course.
The Vocational Trainer role is highly varied, with each day bringing a different mix of responsibilities. This includes technician duties, preparing and maintaining theatre and studio spaces, managing equipment loans (check-in/out), tracking and ordering resources, and ensuring safe working practices at all times. The role also involves maintaining well-organised, high-quality creative spaces, workshops and equipment stores.
Working side by side with teaching staff, our team of Vocational Trainers are responsible for guiding students as they build a wide bases of practical skills up to Level 4 in Technical and Production, so a Performing Arts teacher with the ability to offer some backstage or technical elements would be a significant advantage.
This is a permanent, part-time role working 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE). While the rest of the hours are flexible, you must be able to work on Mondays and Thursdays.
What do you need to be successful as a Vocational Trainer at Activate Learning?
Successful candidates will have an appropriate professional qualification and/or a degree, preferably with a generalist Performing Arts with a variety of specialisms, such as acting, devising, movement or voice. The ability to deliver any technical or production elements would be desirable. Whilst we would prefer applications from those with teaching experience in a secondary or FE setting, we would consider applications from inexperienced trainers, that can demonstrate a can do attitude, who is student focused and with the ability to inspire our learners and a willingness to develop skills within teaching and learning.
In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have an open mindset and attitude towards technology and virtual learning tools. Along with current Maths and English skills, you will also demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate their desire and ability to work alongside the wider team to develop links with local businesses and the wider community to build and engage students in valuable work experience and project-based learning.
Performing Arts sits within the wider Creative Industries and Createch Faculty (including Art & Design, Media, Games, IT and Esports). There may be opportunity to combine this role with other part-time positions within the faculty, depending on a candidate’s skillset. Applicants interested in this should outline this clearly in their personal statement.
What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?
Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.
In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.
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Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
1. Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
2. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
3. Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
4. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
5. Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
6. Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
7. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
8. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
9. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
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