Job Description

About the Role

Are you a passionate and innovative Art educator with a strong track record of inspiring creativity and achievement in young people? We are seeking a dynamic

Course Leader - Art

to lead and shape our BTEC and A Level Art provision.


As the Course Leader for Art, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery, and assessment of both

BTEC Level 3 Art and Design

and

A Level Art

courses. You will work with a team of dedicated teachers, ensure outstanding teaching and learning, and foster a stimulating creative environment that encourages student engagement and progression.


What You Will Do



Lead curriculum development and delivery for BTEC and A Level Art Inspire and support students to achieve their highest potential Monitor and track student progress to ensure positive outcomes Manage coursework and assessment in line with awarding body requirements Collaborate with colleagues to promote cross-disciplinary creativity and enrichment Contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives as a member of the wider leadership team

About You
A degree in Art, Fine Art, or related discipline Experience teaching BTEC and/or A Level Art, with evidence of strong student outcomes Proven ability to lead or coordinate a course (desirable) Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills A passion for creative education and a commitment to inclusive teaching

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.


Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV's and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.


Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays

Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

People's Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.