Creative Crafts Tutor - Term Time

Craftworks College is looking for a Qualified Creative Crafts tutor to work with disabled young people who are studying from Entry Level to L2. Craftworks College has 6 sites across Ashford and Swale, delivering accessible education for disadvantaged and disabled young people. The young people we work with are often not used to mainstream education settings and need additional support to help them access education., Craftworks College, part of the Brogdale CIC group, is an independent specialist college which is based in Kent. It was initially called Brogdale Community Interest Company however became its own separate charity operating with the Brogdale CIC group in January 2021. The college has 6 sites, 3 in Ashford comprising of Food with Friends café which is situated inside a government Gateway Plus building in central Ashford, Stourside Farm, which is located on the Wyvern School site for SEND and Muddy Wellies community farm which is in Smeeth. Two sites are in Faversham, Brogdale Farm the original site located within the home of the National Fruit Collection and a Georgian and Victorian Walled Garden in Faversham. The main office and other site is Culnells Farm in Iwade. Many of the sites are rural to support the provision of local services to young people who live in those communities.
The college provides education and training to young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including mental health needs.
There are 91 learners aged 16-24 on study programmes studying vocational qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2. Learners study a range of subjects, including Practical Horticulture, Creative Craft, Food and Cookery and Farm Animal Care. All students have English and Maths lessons, Personal Development Sessions and interventions to support their access to learning, all students are given the opportunity to access Enrichment activities and work experience.
CRAFTWORKS VALUES and EXPECTATIONS
Generosity- We are kind, caring and generous
Respect- We respect others feelings, bodies and property
Openness- We value freedom and openness
Well-being- We look after everybody inc. ourselves
Trust- We always tell the truth
Humanity- We are inclusive of all people's differences

For a little company, there is a lot going on and we have been developing our college offer. We are looking for a part time, term time tutor for Ashford. We would like someone who is able to inspire and bring to life art, enabling young people to understand the job opportunities that are within the creative industries. The tutor would teach our Creative Crafts course in Ashford and would be 1 of 2 tutors teaching Creative Crafts. The applicant will need to have a relevant teaching qualification, have education to level 2 in English and Maths, be computer literate and be able to self manage and work as part of a team. A qaulification in a creative subject is desirable but not essential.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Brogdale CIC retains the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date, if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Brogdale CIC, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and are passionate advocates of social inclusion for all. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.