Lecturer - Digital Art and Design

We are looking for a Lecturer of Art and Design join The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer you will play a pivotal role in the success of the students through:

• Preparing, delivering, assessing and verifying subject specialisms on a range of courses as required.
• Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential.
• Managing students' learning and provide a high-quality learning experience.
• Contributing pro-actively to developments in the Centre in curriculum development and innovative teaching.
• Participating in marketing and promotion activities to support a range of programmes and learning opportunities.
  
  Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent professional qualifications in Art & Design/ Animation
• English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C
• Certificate in Education or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
• Recent experience of planning, delivering teaching and assessing of Animation on level 3 courses.
• Experience of working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to demonstrate excellent technical skills in digital image editing and manipulation software -
• Experience in the understanding of contemporary Animation
• Ability to demonstrate excellent technical skills in using studio equipment and set-ups in
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently face to face, on the telephone and in writing
• Ability to consistently support a high quality learning experience for all students
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently face
  
  Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, these include our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.
About The Bedford College Group The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:"Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and"Tresham"College"in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;"Shuttleworth"College,"a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport"alongside"Silverstone"race circuit."To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.