Achievement Tutor Visual Arts

The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Campus to join our Creative Industries Department as an Achievement Tutor (Visual Arts) on a permanent, part-time (17.5 hours per week) basis.

As directed by the Head of Department English, maths, and Progress, manage allocated students/groups students, and deliver a highly effective tutorial and pastoral programme which ensures the overall academic, pastoral, social and behavioural progress of students is tracked and supported so students achieve outstanding retention, achievement, progress, and progression outcomes.

In order to do this, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
• Experience of working within the Visual Arts sector.

Benefits

Successful candidates will be offered a salary of between Pro Rata 14,150 - 22,225.50 (FTE 28,300 - 44,451) per annum, depending on your level of experience.

Our Colleagues also receive:

• 56 days annual leave. Includes 45 days holiday, min of 3 college closure plus 8 bank holidays (Pro Rata) .
• Free breakfast.
• 3 well-being days.
• Opportunity to work from home if not required to be on site.
• In-house training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career.
• Commitment of 5 Industry updating days within your global teaching allocation.
• A vast array of career development opportunities.
• We pride ourselves on offering a favourable pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution.
• Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
• Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
• Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.
• Fully funded PGCE or CertEd available.

Levelling Up Payment

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 17/04/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

Applicants will be shortlisted / contacted after Easter Bank Holday weekend.