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About the Role
The post holder will have responsibility for the innovative curriculum development and ultimately operational management of a programme area that includes Music, Performing Arts, and Visual arts. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong FE background in either Music or Performing Arts, though we are open to applicants from all areas of education.
This includes the leadership and co-ordination of accredited and non-accredited courses across all levels of provision, the advising of students, quality assurance, and the management of tutors and other departmental resources. The post holder will be responsible for leading the subject area’s curriculum development, with new programme/course development and approval by the awarding organisation. While management experience is preferred, we are open to applicants that are relatively new to management or looking to develop their career into management.
The post holder will also support the Head of School in providing strategic leadership and management to the subject area in line with the College strategic priorities and will contribute to cross-college initiatives to support whole College development. They will contribute to the teaching of programmes/courses within the subject area, with the hours to be taught reviewed on an annual basis by the Head of School as required by the college-wide curriculum plan, up to a maximum of 500 hours.
If you would like to discuss this role in advance of applying, please contact the Head of School via the recruitment team.
About Morley College
Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.
As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student-centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well-being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.
Morley College London aims to have a workforce that is as reflective of the diverse population that it serves. The College particularly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented within the College at this level.
As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:
Generous annual leave allowance (30 days) plus Bank Holidays
Christmas closure period
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
On site cafeterias
A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues.
Safeguarding Statement
Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, with previous experience working within FE and delivering high-quality teaching and learning on science programmes please apply. We would love you to join the team.
Safeguarding Statement
Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, with previous experience working within FE and delivering high-quality teaching and learning on science programmes please apply. We would love you to join the team.