Performing Arts Technician (Variable Hours) (LCC3567)

WHAT WE DO

The Creative Arts team at University Centre Leeds deliver a wide range of degrees in the visual and performing arts to over 300 students. We deliver practical creative programmes to prepare students to enter the creative industries. There is a strong focus on developing the learners practical and creative skills, and their enterprising and employability skills helping them to grow as people to support their journey towards employment in the creative industries. All staff are involved in devising the curriculum in response to academic regulations and industry needs, as well as delivering and assessing modules. We work closely as a team with a strong emphasis on mutual support. All staff are dedicated to the continuing evolution of the curriculum and have active personal practices to keep themselves up to date on developments in the worlds of education and industry.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will be responsible for maintaining the workshop areas, monitoring stock and re-ordering.
• You will be expected to support the teaching by getting materials ready for the learners.
• You will demonstrate practical techniques to groups of students, and supporting the technical aspects of students personal projects.
• Oversee the technical aspects of student performances.
• You will perform maintenance and ensure the Health & Safety of the day to day activities and public performances.
• Experience of the live performance industry or performing arts education is essential

YOUR PROFILE

• We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking lecturer.
• The ideal candidate will work well as part of a team and be resilient, adaptable and enthusiastic with experience of the creative industries and education.
• You are student focused, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills.
• We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and would be happy working with people as well as being able to work independently when required.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

For more information about the role please contact:

Paul Danby

Paul.Danby@ucleeds.ac.uk 

About Us

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC), University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College and Yorkshire Centre for Training & Development. Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest growing and most innovative education groups in the country. 

We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's 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 including an enhanced DBS check. 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.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.