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Leeds City College are recruiting for a Head of Creative Media and Digital Arts to join our team based at our Quarry Hill Campus.
We are looking for a passionate, creative individual who is ready to take Creative Media and Digital Arts to the next level.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role with significant experience in Further Education. They will be outcomes focused ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of education for our students.
The Department of Creative Media and Digital Arts was assessed by the college quality processes as Outstanding for 24/25 with key strengths around achievement, industry links and progression to HE programmes. Recruitment this year exceeded target, and work is already underway to increase capacity for September 2026.
The Department has more than 600 learners, predominantly 16-18 years old, who study TV & Film Production, Animation, Games Design and Development, Journalism and Esports across levels 1, 2 and 3. There is also provision in T-Levels, Access programmes and embedded Adult provision.
Quarry Hill is a state-of-the-art campus, within the SOYO Cultural Quarter of Leeds, with impressive facilities and an aspirational ethos for both learners and colleagues.
CMDA is well-equipped with an industry standard TV Studio and Gallery, screening room, Mac and hi-spec computer suites and state of the art equipment for learners to use.
What You Will Do
1. Lead a team of highly experienced, committed and talented individuals who love teaching and learning and contribute to all aspects of the department.
2. Be an outstanding role model in attitude and behaviour for all our colleagues and students.
3. Passionately work to ensure the highest standards of education for our young people ensuring outstanding achievement, retention and attendance.
4. Develop and deliver a business plan which balances financial success with quality student learning opportunities.
5. Continually improve all aspects of quality of education to deliver a grade 1 department in all areas.
6. Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to respond to industry needs and create opportunities for learners.
7. Encourage positive behaviour through restorative approaches.
8. Be part of our Quarry Hill family role modelling for staff and students.
About You
9. A background in a relevant Creative Arts discipline.
10. Significant experience in further education.
11. Proven focus and achievement in quality of education.
12. A commitment to providing opportunities for students to grow, develop and succeed.
13. Excellent people management skills.
14. A keen interest in developing new courses and opportunities within the Creative Arts Sector.
15. Experience of working with external stakeholders such as qualification boards, arts organisations and funding bodies.
Safeguarding Statement
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.