ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CSVPA)
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is one of the UK’s leading providers of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway and higher education programmes. Since 1985, CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include undergraduate degrees and a master’s preparation programme. Our unique and personalised approach to creative learning has given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.
CSVPA is part of CATS Global Schools, a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
The group brings together 16 institutions that provide students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. Our dedicated team of pioneering, persevering people, including teachers and welfare specialists, work together to create a positive environment so that every student achieves their full potential.
JOB OVERVIEW
Based at CSVPA Dance Studios in Cambridge, we are seeking tutors in Cello, Music Production, and Clarinet to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessments across the Pathway within the Extended Diploma, Professional Diploma and other courses; as required in order to maximise learner progress and outcomes in meeting both student and college’s goals. Teaching hours will focus on individual lessons for music students. There may also be students wishing to learn as beginners.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching & Learning:
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Ensure music course delivery adheres to structure and requirements of UAL qualifications
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Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment through planning and preparation of lessons, which enthuses and inspires students to reach their potential and promote enjoyment of learning
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Apply a variety of effective learning styles, approaches and methods, having regard to the individual student’s learning needs and according to the course type as well as differentiating between learners’ needs
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Support and encourage students’ progression into university or college programs
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Investigate/research your subject area to ensure students are receiving up-to-date information, trends, methods of working, materials and processes
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Supervise students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the Behaviour and Attendance policies
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Feed back on materials, courses and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as required
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Encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities
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Deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise
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Contribute towards making a positive and productive physical environment that enhances learning
Assessment and Quality:
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Write reports, when appropriate and directed by the course outline, on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work, by deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback as required. Maintain effective records of lessons, grades awarded
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Administer and mark placement tasks and carry out a range of formative and summative assessments as appropriate
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Assess, track and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, and other managers/colleagues, including student records
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Participate in the College’s procedures for student interviews when required
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Contribute towards the optimal utilization of learning environments, e.g. Canvas to motivate and inform students
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Attend all meetings when required, and attend/deliver INSET sessions as directed
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Teaching experience 16+
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Teaching Qualification desirable but not required
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Leadership skills
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Ability to plan teaching, learning and assessment thoroughly, including the ability to write, review, update and work to highly effective schemes of learning
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A logical, structured and organised outlook on life with ability to prioritise own time
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High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour
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Ability to relate to young people
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Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) to promote the college
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Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment along with being internationally aware and culturally sensitive
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Willingness to support college activities including working occasional evenings and weekends.
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Ability to work as a team member and lead by example
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Efficient and organised
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Able to work under pressure
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A quick learner
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Proactive, flexible and reliable
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Trustworthy, dependable and reliable
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
