Performing Arts Lecturer (Taking Teaching Further Trainee)

Are you wanting to start a teaching career in a supportive environment with fantastic technology and superb facilities in an OFSTED Good college? We are looking for a knowledgeable and engaging individual to teach Performing Arts programmes under the guidance of the course leader and the team.

Stockton Riverside College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which offers high-quality standards of education, and as such we are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach their full potential.

Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and we now wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Taking Teaching Further Trainee in Performing Arts who wishes to engage in a teacher training programme to enable the successful applicant to share their industry skills and expertise with our learners.

An exciting opportunity to work in an innovative department in the Performing and Production Arts area of the college, and to welcome an industry professional into the world of teaching. Time for the key individual to give back to the community, inspire the younger generation and help develop the future professionals and performers of the sector, in addition to gaining a teaching qualification.

The Taking Teaching Further programme is a national initiative to attract experienced industry professionals with expert technical knowledge and skills to work in Further Education (FE). The successful candidate will be employed by Stockton Riverside College group and will be fully supported to develop the skills required to successfully achieve a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training within two years of the commencement of their post.

The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience within the Performing Arts sector with at least 18 months professional practice, and have a high level of drive and enthusiasm which is essential to effectively support learners in their journey towards learning and developing their skills.

So, if you believe you have the necessary skills, experience, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed application is Midnight 4/6/23.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.

The Etc. Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.stockton.ac.uk/about-us/safeguarding/

We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

• note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please