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STAFF VACANCY TEMPORARY ART & DESIGN ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER) TO COMMENCE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2018 UNTIL CIRCA. FEBRUARY 2019 Mission Holy Cross, founded by the Daughters of the Cross, is a Catholic Sixth Form College and University Centre, which exists to promote a high quality education within a community based on Gospel values. We provide the opportunity for each person to develop spiritually, morally and intellectually and we welcome students and staff of all faiths. Holy Cross College Catholic Sixth Form College and University Centre Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB Tel 0161 762 4522 Fax 0161 762 4507 Website: www.holycross.ac.uk Email [email protected] Principal Mr D H Frost May 2018 Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in the advertised post at Holy Cross College, Bury. As a Catholic College for the Community, we welcome staff and students of all faiths. We strive continuously to maintain and further improve our success within a friendly, supportive and caring environment through the commitment and enthusiasm of our dedicated, highly-skilled and experienced staff. The Sixth Form College has a long track record as a specialist A Level centre with a national reputation. We have a first rate system of pastoral care and support, with specialist tutors to guide our students through their studies and achieve their goals. We see our students as unique individuals and we do all that we can to encourage students to develop a wide range of interests as well as pursuing their particular gifts and talents – so enrichment is particularly important here. One reason that we are 6th in country among Sixth Form Colleges for successful University applications, with significant Russell Group and Oxbridge success, is this broad, enriching approach. We also run a highly successful University Centre with five partner universities. There are only limited references to this in the Job Pack because our primary need is for excellent A Level teaching, but there is no doubt that this HE element to our work adds something important to the atmosphere at college. There will be enormous scope, with the highly qualified and positive team we have in place, for new ideas, innovation, and developments in teaching and learning and assessment. Set out below is a job description and person specification relating to this vacancy, together with some additional information about the College. If you wish to learn more about the college, individual courses and examination success please look at our website: http://www.holycross.ac.uk. If you have any queries in relation to the post please contact our Human Resources Department on the number shown above. If you feel you meet the requirements of the post, and are inspired by the prospect of taking up this important role at Holy Cross, so crucial for the college in so many ways, I hope you will apply to join us. Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources department (by post, email or fax) by 10.00 a.m. on Friday 15th June 2018. We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us by the end of June that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Yours faithfully D H Frost D H Frost Principal Background to Art & Design Art and Design is part of one of our three Divisions, led by an Assistant Senior Manager, which also includes Computer Science and IT, English, Film Studies, Media Studies, Modern Foreign Languages, Music and Music Technology, Performing Arts and Physical Education. Holy Cross is one of the largest A Level art departments in Britain, with over 500 students predicted to be studying A and GCSE Levels in Art, Graphics, Photography and Textiles in the next academic year. Linked to a series of very large off site exhibitions, in recent years its students have attained some of the highest examination results in the country. The core values of the department involve combining ideas with materials, through hard work, inspirational resources and a deep passion for all aspects of Art & Design. The belief that art is a life-affirming, life-changing, learnable, teachable, intellectual and unbelievably exciting way to look at the world is central to our philosophy. It is through the content and context of art and design that the department develops ideas for its teaching learning and assessment. New ideas are juxtaposed, shared, combined and integrated. Art is always the focus. We currently offer AQA A Level Art, Craft & Design, A Level Graphic Communication, Textile Design and Photography as well as AQA GCSE Graphic Communication and Photography. The students’ work is at the centre of everything within the department, with support for the personal and diverse nature of this work being key to all decision-making. The department, and more widely the college, remain committed to getting the very best from its staff and students and there are frequent training opportunities allowing staff to update their skills and knowledge. We are seeking to appoint an innovative, enthusiastic and hardworking Temporary Art and Design Assistant to join our successful team during the maternity leave of the permanent postholder. The successful candidate will aspire to highest standards in an environment that demands collaboration between staff and students and supports all of our courses and range of enrichment activities. Job Description TITLE: Temporary Art and Design Assistant (Maternity cover from 1st September 2018 until a date to be determined by the return of the permanent postholder and no later than 5th February 2019). PURPOSE: . To provide comprehensive assistance within the Art & Design Department. REPORTING TO: Head of Art LIAISING WITH: Students and Staff of the College, staff at other colleges and external agencies as appropriate. GRADING/SALARY: Point 15 to 17 of the Support Staff Salary Spine currently £13,080 to £13,694 per annum (pro rata to £16,000 to £16,750 per annum). HOURS OF WORK: For 39 weeks per year, 34.5 hours per week. The working hours will normally be Monday to Thursday 8.45 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (4.00 p.m. on Friday) with 45 minutes for lunch. These hours will vary from time to time to meet the requirements of the job. MAIN DUTIES: Operational/Strategic To contribute to the process of self assessment and development planning within the Art & Design Department. To implement college policies and procedures e.g. General Data Protection Regulations, safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, information security management, finance and business. Art, Graphics, Photography, Textiles To order and store practical materials. To monitor and replenish materials in the Art and Design teaching rooms. To mount resources. To prepare materials for specialist activities (e.g. papermaking) To develop and maintain a system for booking out/in of appropriate equipment. To re-charge batteries and download work from memory cards. To assist students with computer based and photographic issues (e.g. print setup, saving and the operation of digital cameras). To undertake some specialist Art tasks i.e. prepare stretched paper. To source and prepare some materials for 3D work. To prepare dyes (including associated health and safety issues). To undertake basic maintenance of sewing machines. To provide assistance for students’ using Photoshop and Illustrator. To follow risk assessments as provided. To be responsible for the safe storage of consumables. To paint and prepare display boards. To allocate individual display spaces to students. To label, display, maintain, dismantle and store resources and students’ work. Staffing Staff Development To take part in staff development as appropriate. To take part in the College’s Performance Development Review process. To contribute towards the staff development of other staff as appropriate. To contribute towards the induction of new staff as appropriate. Deployment of Staff To work as part of a team and to ensure effective working relations. To provide cover for other staff as appropriate. Quality Assurance To ensure the effective operation of quality assurance systems. To contribute towards the process of setting of targets in respect of Art & Design functions and work towards their achievement. To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the Art & Design provision in line with agreed College procedures including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria. To contribute to the development and improvement of the Art & Design provision. Management Information and Administration To contribute to the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information relating to your area of work. Communications To ensure effective communication as appropriate. To liaise with students as appropriate. To liaise with staff and external agencies where appropriate. To attend meetings in accordance with the College’s meetings schedule. Other To support the aims and objectives of the College. To occasionally assist at some of the College’s evening events, i.e. Open Evenings/Parents’ Evenings/Interview evening. To undertake any other duties of an equal nature as assigned by the Principal (or his/her designated alternate). Person Specification Temporary Art and Design Assistant Essential Desirable Personal Enhanced clearance through the Driving licence Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Medical clearance. Note: both of the above would follow an initial offer of appointment. Two satisfactory references. Satisfactory record of attendance (subject to the requirements of the Equality Act). Ability to meet the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act (in as much as you must be eligible to work in the UK). Qualifications GCSE English and Maths, or Level 4 (HND/Degree) equivalent. qualification in Art and Design. Level 3 (A Level) Art qualification Level 2 IT qualification. Experience and Experience of working with young Experience of working in an Art knowledge people. & Design environment. Experience of using electronic Knowledge of customer care communication and electronic file Knowledge of the further management.