Lecturer - Performing Arts

We are seeking an experienced Lecturer with extensive Acting and Directing abilities to teach a range of performance skills from Level 1 to Level 3. The Performing Arts courses are focused on the development of skills, knowledge and behaviours specifically relevant to industry related career progression and further educational practices.

You will develop module study guides and/or schemes of work, oversee their delivery, supervise assessment processes, carry out internal verification, liaise with external verifiers/moderators as required, and provide pastoral support to students when needed.

Our ideal candidate will hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) and be recognised as a good or outstanding teacher. You will hold a degree (or higher) or relevant professional qualifications in an appropriate subject, alongside suitable acting and directing abilities and industry knowledge to effectively teach a range of performance skills from Level 2 to Level 3. Experience teaching SEND learners would be beneficial, though not essential.

You will have a thorough understanding of what constitutes excellent evidence-based teaching, learning and assessment and be a reflective practitioner with the ability to develop and implement innovative approaches. A strong commitment to equality and diversity, safeguarding, personalised learning and the delivery of educational excellence is also essential.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is to be pro-rated for part time staff.