Art and Design Tutor for under 18s
10791
Permanent
Hourly paid - TBC hours per week
6 May 2024 23:55
The opportunity
Join us at UAL Short Courses for an exciting opportunity to expand our diverse portfolio of programmes aimed at 11 to 18 years olds. We are seeking tutors across a range of subjects including contemporary art, fashion design, digital media, illustration, and photography. Our courses for under 18s provide students with the opportunity to develop their art and design skills and build a portfolio ready for further study.
UAL Short Courses delivers a wide array of distinctive courses, enabling students to learn from industry experts, acquire new skills, and enhance their portfolios. Our courses are available online and in-person across UAL locations, scheduled throughout the year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
We are currently seeking tutors to join our teaching pool. Opportunities are available for delivering the following courses:
3D Design for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course:
- 15th – 19th July 2024, Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00
- 29th July – 2nd August 2024, Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00
Digital Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course:
- 22nd – 26th July 2024, Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00
Fashion Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Online Short Course:
- 15th – 19th July 2024, Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 16:30
Art and Design for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course:
- 22nd – 26th July 2024, Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00
About you
Are you passionate about inspiring, engaging and connecting with children and young people? Do you possess the skills to prepare individuals for success in their chosen careers or educational paths? If so, we invite you to join our team at UAL Short Courses (UALSC) as a Short Course Tutor.
We are particularly keen to hear from practicing professionals who are at the forefront of their industries and are eager to impart new skills and experiences to our students.
Candidates should be capable of planning and delivering inclusive sessions that develop and engage learners, incorporating their own specialisms and styles. A solid understanding of the industry or subject area is essential, as is prior experience in teaching or training. A teaching qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Tutors should be confident in working with diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds, creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Strong organisational skills, including the management of materials, are required. Tutors must also be willing to undergo safeguarding training if working with individuals under eighteen.
What we offer
To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
- Generous defined benefit pension scheme (Smart Pension)
- Free UAL Short Courses.
- Free counselling via EAP
We are UAL Short Courses
UAL Short Courses (UALSC) is part of the University’s department of Academic Enterprise which leads the University of the Arts London’s commercial educational operations. There are 100 staff and 1,500 hourly paid staff in Academic Enterprise, which is integral to the University’s long-term development. Its mission is to increase the amount of income generated by the University from non-core teaching and research activities. It includes several successful existing business operations including UAL Short Courses Ltd, AE International (English Language preparation and Study Abroad) as well as UALAT.
Our culture
UAL Short Courses is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn –a workplace where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
If you have not applied or signed up for job alerts with us before, you will need to create an account. Registration does not take long and will help you to keep track of your application during the recruitment process. Please visit our Short Courses recruitment page where you will find a list of FAQs specifically for these roles.
Stages involved in the process: Application, Shortlisting, Interview Q&A, Presentation, Onboarding.
As part of your application, you will need to write a supporting statement in no more than 1,500 words that covers the competencies that can be found in the person specification.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a Scheme of Work (SOW) for an existing course.
We recommend applying early, as the application deadline may be moved forward if a sufficient number of applications are received. The deadline for applications is the 6th of May. Interviews are scheduled to take place online tentatively on 21st May.
For general enquiries or to request reasonable adjustments such as extended time, pre-interview tech checks, assistance during interview etc., please contact ualsctutorrecruitment@arts.ac.uk