Tutor – Art

We are seeking a teacher who will have teaching responsibility for the Vocational Art programme and will input where appropriate to the Art programme from Level 1 to Level 3, who will require highly individualised approaches to learning in and out of the classroom. The post is located in the Vocational team

The role is a fixed term contract for 12 months

Interviews will be held week commencing 03 March 2023

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a curriculum which is appropriate to learner needs and conforms to the requirements of examination boards (if required) and funding agencies.
• Manage the curriculum through preparation, research, liaison with colleagues and relevant agencies, external companies and management of resources.
• Deliver and develop the curriculum in an innovative, responsible and flexible manner using a highly individualised approach.
• Plan, assess and record the individual achievements of each learner against Individual Learning Plans, EHCP Plans and in accordance with RARPA moderation board and funding agency criteria.
• Deliver quality teaching and learning in line with professional standards and tailored to individual learner needs grounded in an informed understanding of their EHCP, and other assessments.
• Evaluate the quality and success of the curriculum.
• Plan for future qualifications with recognised awarding bodies with support from the Curriculum Area Manager.
• Participate in the pastoral welfare of learners, specifically as a group tutor.
• The post-holder will be expected to become familiar with the technological support available to students with visual impairment and other learning difficulties.
• Participate in staff training and development within the requirements of the College's programmes and priorities. The post-holder will be expected to become competent in producing resources to meet the needs of the learners and use other communication methods for learners with learning difficulties and to become a competent user of the technological support available to students with visual impairments/SLD.
• Work with the Transitions team, Community Services team and/ or other external agencies to support the preparation of life after college.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree qualification at grade 2.2 minimum in the relevant field
• To hold a teaching qualification
• To have three or more years of teaching
• Educated to Level 2 in Maths and English

Posts at Q2/3 will also undertake the Core Responsibilities above, but in addition will have wider responsibilities in respect of Departmental Curriculum Area Contribution (Q2) or Whole College Improvement (Q3).

We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to QAC. Please take time to review the Job Description.

For the full Job Description and to apply please visit; https://qac.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/31737

Our application process includes a number of questions which are not seen by the shortlisting panel. This information will only be processed by HR if you are successful in the recruitment process and will be dealt with sensitively and carefully.

*Please note, as part of safeguarding requirements, candidates invited for interview will be required to complete a self-declaration/form, to confirm additional details and verify the information provided.About Queen Alexandra College

Queen Alexandra College (QAC) is a national residential College and registered charity that supports a diverse range of student/client abilities and needs.

Our College provides education, training, routes to independent living and employment through an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support.

QAC offers a vibrant, varied and fun educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are small and support levels high.

All students, clients and staff are supported within safe and well-resourced environments. We have educational and learning sites based in Birmingham, one of Europe’s most welcoming and vibrant cities, with a rich and diverse culture. Our main site is based in Harborne, a pleasant leafy Birmingham suburb, on a friendly and green 8-acre campus with excellent facilities and resources.

As QAC has grown, we now have new educational and learning sites – Pinewood Campus (dedicated to employment progression) and Umberslade Campus (dedicated to horticulture and outdoor learning).

QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. We have high expectations of staff, students and clients whilst being responsive, innovative and collaborative. Our College values drive how we work with students, clients, stakeholders and as a team.

We continue to attract and retain staff of the highest calibre, who are proud of QAC’s achievements and who wish to be an integral part of ongoing and future successes.

Aspiring to be successful Leaders in Diversity (stage 3) drives the culture at QAC and we warmly welcome applications from individuals who share our values, from all backgrounds, to add to our committed and

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £26,142.73-£35,702.26 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/03/2023
Reference ID: Teacher 2