Course Leader Digital Art / Media
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Course Leader to lead and manage all curriculum activity across a defined subject pathway.
Working with the Pathway Manager, you will take ownership of a student group, leading on student experience, progress, and outcomes. The role includes protected time for regular one-to-one progress reviews with every student, alongside teaching, assessment, and course coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Delivery
- Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment within agreed caseload and contact limits
- Set high expectations for achievement and behaviour
- Maintain accurate records and use digital tools to enhance learning
- Keep subject knowledge and industry practice up to date
Course Leadership
- Lead a positive course culture focused on achievement and retention
- Conduct scheduled one-to-one student progress reviews
- Monitor learner progress and use data to drive improvement
- Support at-risk learners and stretch high achievers
- Maintain accurate course and learner data systems
Quality & Improvement
- Contribute to course review and improvement processes
- Support development of schemes of work and learning resources
- Take part in assessment, moderation, and quality assurance processes
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning
Recruitment & Student Support
- Support recruitment, interviews, and enrolment activity
- Provide guidance to prospective and current learners
- Work with support teams to ensure inclusive practice and learner success
Safeguarding & Professional Duties
- Promote safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Comply with all relevant policies and procedures
- Participate in CPD and wider college activities
What We’re Looking For
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Teaching qualification (Level 4 minimum, Level 5 desirable)
- Experience teaching post-16 learners in Further Education
- Strong classroom practitioner with good subject knowledge
- Experience supporting learner progress and achievement
- Ability to use data, systems, and digital tools effectively
- Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success
Who are we?
We are ‘Access Creative College’ (ACC), formerly known as Access to Music, and were founded in 1992. We’re an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider that reach every corner of the country, with 7 campuses and over 2,500 students nationwide. We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport
What we offer?
- Generous Holiday Allocation
- Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work
- Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!
- Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.
A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.
Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.
DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. We therefore encourage early applications.
