Job Description

ABOUT GUILDHOUSE SCHOOLABOUT CSVPA

At CSVPA, our commitment to student success extends beyond the classroom. We take pride in delivering an education that not only develops artistic talent but also equips students with the skills, confidence, and industry connections needed to succeed in today's competitive creative landscape. We're not just an institution we're a catalyst for change. Bold, innovative, and always forward-thinking, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, communities,

and industries. We're looking for a Head of Student Recruitment who shares this belief and is ready to lead the charge in a fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape.

We celebrate curiosity, diversity, and creativity. We welcome ideas that challenge convention and we're always ready to explore new horizons. If you're passionate about education, global connectivity, and the impact that students can have on the world, then you're the kind of person we want to join our team.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Creative Practice


At the Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA), creativity is not just nurtured it's engineered, built, fired, cast, and assembled. Behind every breakthrough piece of work stands the quiet brilliance of someone who knows how to bring ideas into physical form. We're looking for that person.

This is more than a teacher's roleit's an invitation to help shape the creative future of a new generation.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

To deliver outstanding teaching and learning within the Holiday Courses offered June-August 2025 to maximise learner progress and outcomes in meeting both student and college's goals.

REPORTS TO

You will be directly responsible to Holiday Course Coordinator

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:



Teaching & Learning

Deliver outstanding teaching through planning and preparation of age-appropriate classes, which enthuses and inspires students to reach their potential and promote enjoyment of learning.

Plan/participate in small exhibitions at the end of short courses (as appropriate) to display student work completed.

Apply a variety of effective learning styles, materials, resources, approaches, and methods, having regard to the individual student's learning needs and according to the course type as well as differentiating between learners' needs.

Support and encourage students' progression into college programs.

Investigate/research your subject area to ensure students are receiving up-to-date information, trends, methods of working, materials, and processes.

Supervise students' attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the requirements of holiday course protocols.

Supervise and accompany students on excursions/trips, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.

Encourage students to participate in evening and weekend activities.

Appropriately deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.

Contribute towards making a positive and productive physical environment that enhances learning.

Attend all meetings when required, and attend Induction/training sessions as directed.

Ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students when they are working within the College by consistent implementation of Health & Safety guidelines and risk assessments.



As part of your wider role within the College, you will also:

Promote a positive working experience for everyone

Help to provide a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors to the College

Be aware of your responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young person's you are responsible for/come into contact with during your employment, and be fully aware of the College Child Protection Policy

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Teaching experience 14+

Teaching Qualification desirable but not necessary

Ability to plan teaching plans thoroughly, including the ability to write, review, update and work to highly effective schemes of learning

Strong general IT skills

A logical, structured, and organised outlook on life with ability to prioritise own time

High levels of energy, an even temper, and a sense of humour

Ability to relate to young people

Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) to promote the college

Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment along with being internationally aware and culturally sensitive

Ability to work as a team member and lead by example

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Efficient and organised

Able to work under pressure

A quick learner

Proactive, flexible, and reliable

Trustworthy, dependable, and reliable

ETHICS AND BEHAVIOUR

You will maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of College. In particular:

Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect.

Have regard for the need to safeguard students' well-being.

Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.

Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.

Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone.

Understand and act within the relevant College, national and statutory frameworks.

Develop and maintain a full understanding of current child protection procedures and Prevent Duties.

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.


Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.


We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.