Bigcreative.education
Performing Arts – Drama
Tutor 0.8
Job specification pack
Welcome to Big Creative Academy
Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a specialist creative arts college for 16-19 year olds based in Walthamstow, E17. Our intent is to provide young creatives from diverse backgrounds with the entrepreneurial skills and academic knowledge to have a powerful impact in the creative industries. Through access to higher education and the development of cultural capital we will provide students with the attitude and resilience to succeed.
BCA job specification pack: As an organisation we provide a supportive, developmental environment with a creative and innovative approach to education. Choosing to work for BCA will enable you to be part of a successful organisation that offers a good work-life balance to all employees, which includes a flexible working approach, a friendly, positive and purposeful working environment, and plenty of opportunities for social interaction between colleagues.
We are a values-led organisation, award-winning in equality, diversity, and inclusion and a best practice college for LGBTQ+. We work with integrity and passion, and are fiercely committed to creating a truly meaningful work environment, where individuals are empowered with the tools, technology, and training to unleash their full potential. This is an exciting time to join BCA. We moved into our £21m new building in January 2021 with all new industry-standard studios and equipment. We are expanding to launch the new Fashion Futures Studio in September 2023.
Benefits of working for BCA:
* Flexible Fridays, half day, to provide work-life balance
* Employee assistance programme
* Research-based professional development
* Supportive, caring and developmental environment with full staff wellbeing programme
* Excellent career development opportunities and performance recognition
* Staff social events
* Gym facilities for staff use
* Cycle to work scheme
Job Description & Person Specification
* Post Title: Performing Arts Tutor – Drama (0.8 FTE)
* Salary: £24,800 – £27,200 pro rata (equivalent to £31,000 - £34,000 FTE) (without Qualified Teacher Status)
* Salary: £27,200 - £30,400 pro rata (equivalent to £34,000 - £38,000 FTE) (with Qualified Teacher Status)
* Part time: 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
* Start Date: 17th March 2025
* Closing date: 05th of February 2025 at 5pm
* Interview date: 10th of February 2025
* Reporting to: Head of Curriculum (Performing Arts)
* Location: Big Creative Academy, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 6HL
Purpose of the role: To plan, deliver and assess UAL units within the Performing Arts - Drama curriculum area, and to provide tutorial support and assistance to learners.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Prepare, teach and assess UAL Level 3 Performing Arts.
* Personal tutor to provide pastoral support to students.
Key Tasks:
* Plan course delivery in line with study programme requirements
* Provides pastoral support to students.
* Arranges, monitors and supervises learners on study programmes, educational visits and field trips
* Plans and prepares for inspections, Moderator reports and visits.
* Assesses students, including formative and summative assessments, internal verification and supervision of assessments.
* Maintains and provides records and statistical checks in relation to own teaching and across courses, including enrolment checks, attendance records and the like.
Person Specification
ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED DESIRABLE
* Education and Qualifications: Degree or equivalent within relevant area of specialism – Performing Arts - Drama
* Experience: A background in professional performance or directing
* Experience of teaching with the 16-19 age group
* Knowledge and Skills: Expertise in acting styles, character development, Physical theatre, voice work and improvisation
How to apply: To apply you must write a letter of application to bca-hr@bigcreative.education. This must include a supporting statement that evidences your experience matched to the accountabilities and person specification of the job role. Closing date for application is 27th September 2024 at 2pm. Interviews will be held on Week 7th of October 2024.
Safeguarding: BCA operates safer recruitment practice in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations. Please expect the highest level of scrutiny and background checks. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. New members of staff cannot start their positions until these documents are in place.
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