Head of Section – Art & Design

The Creative Industries School at Kingston College are seeking a Head of Section in Art & Design to lead and manage the curriculum area and be an active member of the School Management Group (SMG).

The Head of Section and other members of SMG are responsible for effectively applying College procedures such as; target- setting, progress review calendars and of ensuring all curriculum delivery is of a high quality. You will drive growth and manage changes to the curriculum as required; ensure full compliance with funding body regulations and act as a Safeguarding Officer for the School and specifically at the Creative Industries Centre site.

The role carries with it a professional responsibility to be a highly competent user of key College systems and to be thoroughly acquainted with all College policies and procedures.

As our Head of Section, we would like you to hold a degree or equivalent in an applicable subject and hold a management qualification (or willing to work towards). Recognised as an effective teacher, you will hold a teaching qualification and have a proven track record of improving and managing a high-quality curriculum.

With sound knowledge of the curriculum offered in the Section and a firm grasp of current and impending national changes, you will have a proven record of effective curriculum development and growth with demonstrable leadership and management skills and experience in the context of curriculum and staff management.

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.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 21st April 2025.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 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.

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.