At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.
We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.
Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…
Role Title: Instructor Demonstrator Art & Design
Location: Yale
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: ID1 £26,980- ID4 £31,245 Upper pay range points are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine.
Coleg Cambria is seeking a passionate and skilled Art & Design Instructor Demonstrator to join our creative team at the Yale campus. This role is ideal for a practitioner with a strong specialist background in the visual arts who thrives in sharing their expertise through practical instruction and demonstrations within our comprehensive Art & Design programmes.
As an Instructor Demonstrator, you will be primarily responsible for delivering and supporting structured practical sessions that foster the technical skills and creative talents of our students. You will prepare and execute practical activities derived from the Art and Design Curriculum Lead and relevant lecturers across different disciplines. Additionally you will also be responsible for maintaining the Art & Design Gallery which plays an important part of the curriculum delivery.
The successful candidate will maintain meticulous records and uphold professional standards when interacting with both students and faculty. Creating a supportive learning environment, championing equal opportunities, and adhering to health and safety protocols are all critical facets of this role. You will also participate in staff development initiatives and are encouraged to pursue your own continuous professional development.
This role is suited to individuals with a passion for textiles and fashion, however other areas of expertise are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in a similar educational setting would be advantageous, but not essential.
Essential Requirements
Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent in a professionally relevant subject matter
Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching
Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments
Recent industrial experience in the relevant specialist area
Welsh Language skills are an essential requirement for this role, however Welsh learners* with the ability to reach a level 3/4 within a 18 months to 2 year period are also encouraged to apply. Welsh learners will need to be at Level 2 and demonstrate a commitment to achieving fluency. Coleg Cambria are committed to supporting this development through a tailored professional development plan). A Welsh Language skills assessment will form part of the selection process to identify competence, confidence and suitability for a development plan.
Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.
Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.
We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
