Lecturer Technical Theatre - Brockley, London
| Posting date: | 25 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £33,241 to £42,651 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2024 |
| Location: | Brockley, London, SE4 1UT |
| Company: | Newcastle College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1018014 |
Summary
The Vacancy
Lewisham College require a dedicated, enthusiastic and qualified person to take on the role of Lecturer in Technical Theatre.
Successful applicant will have a speciality in Theatre Lighting, Sound and all aspects of technical theatre. The successful candidate will have an extensive understanding of theatre processes from a stage management and technical perspective and will be able to teach all aspects of lighting systems, design, rigging, plotting, and operating shows relevant to a range of live Performance events. There is an expectation that the applicant will also have knowledge and experience of sound systems within a theatre setting and be able to deliver working practices with hand-held and head mics.
Awareness and delivery of Health and Safety legislation, and all aspects of risk assessments relating to Live Performance is essential. Technically, it is desirable the candidate should be experience or trained in working at heights, PAT testing, rigging, flying and stage building.
The main responsibilities of this role include the delivery and assessment of high-quality learning programmes in Technical Theatre / Production Arts across a range of levels of further education, as well as undertaking a range of programme leadership, tutorial, and programme administration duties.
This post requires a strong background in the teaching of UAL or BTEC Production Arts specifications level 2 and 3, pastoral care and a successful candidate will have a proven track record of effective professional/vocational experience in the Further Education sector.
In addition, a successful applicant will be able to demonstrate strong professional links with employers in the Creative industries and should have the ability and motivation to develop links between employers and course delivery
The candidate must be qualified to honours degree level (Level 6) or qualified to the industry-recognised standard in a relevant field, hold a post-16 teaching qualification and English and maths qualifications at level 2, or be willing to achieve these within an agreed timeframe. It is desirable that the candidate has experience of effective programme leadership in FE and has a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment practice.
An ability to self-manage workload, meet deadlines alongside strong oral and written communication skills and good IT skills are also essential. The hours of work will be flexible and may include evening and weekends according to demand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a well-motivated, cohesive and successful team.
The Creative department is a well-respected and positive place to work, where colleagues work effectively together to ensure all stakeholders get the best value from every aspect of the curriculum.
About Lewisham College
Lewisham College is a large further education college in London and we’re proud of our reputation for producing knowledgeable, successful students with great employment potential. We offer an exciting range of work-focused courses, and provide a friendly, supportive learning environment where talent is nurtured.
We have achieved excellent results in recent years, but we know that we can only continue our success, and grow, by recruiting and retaining the best possible talent. We set out to employ staff with a genuine passion for further education and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve their potential, whatever barriers they need to overcome. Our people make a real difference not only to the lives of students, but also to local employers and the wider Lewisham community.
Every colleague has a valuable and important part to play here at Lewisham College and all of our employees are well-supported. We offer a wide range of staff development programmes, benefits and support all designed to enable our people to continually improve and reward them for their hard work and dedication. If you have a passion for education and its power to improve lives, and want to inspire young people and adults, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Lewisham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
At Lewisham College, our values are not just about what we do, but also about how we do things.
Our values underpin the culture and beliefs of our organisation, we expect all our staff to demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values.
1. Being both inclusive and diverse
2. Trusting and respecting our communities
3. Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
4. Inspiring excellence and curiosity.
As part of the NCG Group, Lewisham College offers an excellent benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement, access to the Teachers’ pension scheme (for teaching posts) or Local Government pension scheme (non-teaching posts), company sick pay, a cycle to work scheme and much more.
NCG seeks to promote and maintain an equal, diverse, inclusive and supportive environment for work and study that assists all members of our communities to reach their full potential. We are committed to achieving a truly representative workforce and therefore welcome applications from across the national and regional communities that we work with and serve.
No agency applications will be accepted.
NCG reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Lewisham College require a dedicated, enthusiastic and qualified person to take on the role of Lecturer in Technical Theatre.
Successful applicant will have a speciality in Theatre Lighting, Sound and all aspects of technical theatre. The successful candidate will have an extensive understanding of theatre processes from a stage management and technical perspective and will be able to teach all aspects of lighting systems, design, rigging, plotting, and operating shows relevant to a range of live Performance events. There is an expectation that the applicant will also have knowledge and experience of sound systems within a theatre setting and be able to deliver working practices with hand-held and head mics.
Awareness and delivery of Health and Safety legislation, and all aspects of risk assessments relating to Live Performance is essential. Technically, it is desirable the candidate should be experience or trained in working at heights, PAT testing, rigging, flying and stage building.
The main responsibilities of this role include the delivery and assessment of high-quality learning programmes in Technical Theatre / Production Arts across a range of levels of further education, as well as undertaking a range of programme leadership, tutorial, and programme administration duties.
This post requires a strong background in the teaching of UAL or BTEC Production Arts specifications level 2 and 3, pastoral care and a successful candidate will have a proven track record of effective professional/vocational experience in the Further Education sector.
In addition, a successful applicant will be able to demonstrate strong professional links with employers in the Creative industries and should have the ability and motivation to develop links between employers and course delivery
The candidate must be qualified to honours degree level (Level 6) or qualified to the industry-recognised standard in a relevant field, hold a post-16 teaching qualification and English and maths qualifications at level 2, or be willing to achieve these within an agreed timeframe. It is desirable that the candidate has experience of effective programme leadership in FE and has a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment practice.
An ability to self-manage workload, meet deadlines alongside strong oral and written communication skills and good IT skills are also essential. The hours of work will be flexible and may include evening and weekends according to demand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a well-motivated, cohesive and successful team.
The Creative department is a well-respected and positive place to work, where colleagues work effectively together to ensure all stakeholders get the best value from every aspect of the curriculum.
About Lewisham College
Lewisham College is a large further education college in London and we’re proud of our reputation for producing knowledgeable, successful students with great employment potential. We offer an exciting range of work-focused courses, and provide a friendly, supportive learning environment where talent is nurtured.
We have achieved excellent results in recent years, but we know that we can only continue our success, and grow, by recruiting and retaining the best possible talent. We set out to employ staff with a genuine passion for further education and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve their potential, whatever barriers they need to overcome. Our people make a real difference not only to the lives of students, but also to local employers and the wider Lewisham community.
Every colleague has a valuable and important part to play here at Lewisham College and all of our employees are well-supported. We offer a wide range of staff development programmes, benefits and support all designed to enable our people to continually improve and reward them for their hard work and dedication. If you have a passion for education and its power to improve lives, and want to inspire young people and adults, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Lewisham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
At Lewisham College, our values are not just about what we do, but also about how we do things.
Our values underpin the culture and beliefs of our organisation, we expect all our staff to demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values.
1. Being both inclusive and diverse
2. Trusting and respecting our communities
3. Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
4. Inspiring excellence and curiosity.
As part of the NCG Group, Lewisham College offers an excellent benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement, access to the Teachers’ pension scheme (for teaching posts) or Local Government pension scheme (non-teaching posts), company sick pay, a cycle to work scheme and much more.
NCG seeks to promote and maintain an equal, diverse, inclusive and supportive environment for work and study that assists all members of our communities to reach their full potential. We are committed to achieving a truly representative workforce and therefore welcome applications from across the national and regional communities that we work with and serve.
No agency applications will be accepted.
NCG reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
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