Creative Media and Digital Arts Course Leader (LCC3690)

What We Do

Creative Media and Digital Arts is a department of more than 400 learners and 30 members of staff delivering Animation, Esports, Games Design and Development, Journalism, Media and TV&Film, at our state of the art Quarry Hill Campus. We deliver a varied curriculum of academic and technical skills to students mostly aged 16-19 at levels one, two and three, including T levels and Access to HE. Our highly skilled team of specialist teachers and support staff takes pride in developing our students’ personal and employability skills to prepare them for their future life and work. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our students. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become independent, skilled individuals who excel in the industry specialisms they have chosen.

What You Will Do

We are looking for an experienced educator to lead our Animation and Esports courses. We are flexible and would be happy to consider applications for a fractional post or a job share within our Digital Arts Department.

• You will plan, prepare and develop learning programmes to give our students the skills they need to forge a career in specialisms within Digital Arts with engaging lessons which are closely related to industry, developing their creative, business and academic skills.
• You will be responsible for retention and achievement of our students as well as ensuring their successful progression on to university, apprenticeships or employment.

Your Profile

• You will have successfully taught at level 3, possibly with previous experience of T levels or Access to HE courses, and have relevant knowledge of specialisms within the course leader role.
• You will have experience of managing groups of students to ensure retention, attendance and achievement meet and exceed targets and be able to devise and deliver strategies where improvement is needed.
• You will apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.
• You will also have experience of quality processes ensuring that courses are delivered within the guidelines of the college-wide quality assurance policies and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department and campus.

If you require anymore information regarding this role, please contact Rob Reed, on rob.reed@leedscitycollege.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 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.

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