Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
Hays Education are working in partnership with a highly creative and forward-thinking further education provider in East London. This specialist setting supports 16-19-year-olds to develop industry-relevant skills, combining academic study with practical, career-focused learning in the creative arts sector.The organisation is known for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to delivering a high-quality learning experience within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Your new role
As a Visual Arts Tutor specialising in Film & Media, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and industry-relevant teaching across creative programmes. You will teach approximately 19 hours per week and contribute to a range of Visual Arts pathways, including Film, Graphics and Photography.
You will:
- Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons across visual arts programmes
- Support students' academic and personal development through effective tutorial and pastoral guidance
- Track student progress, attendance and achievement
- Contribute to curriculum development and course planning
- Support enrichment activities such as trips, industry engagement and course promotion
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards and positive outcomes for learners
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:Essential:
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Visual Arts subject
- Experience delivering high-quality teaching and assessment
- Experience working with 16-19 learners
- Strong subject knowledge across visual arts disciplines
- Ability to support student wellbeing and manage behaviour effectively
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for young people
Desirable:
- Teaching qualification (or working towards)
- Industry experience within Film, Media, Graphics or Photography
- Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar software
- Experience contributing to curriculum development and collaborative teaching teams
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working arrangements (including reduced hours across the week)
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Access to professional development and career progression opportunities
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Opportunity to work within modern, industry-standard facilities
What you need to do now
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