Permanent, Part Time (0.6)

The Creative Industries School at Kingston College are now seeking a specialist Media Make-Up teacher, with expertise in special effects make-up, and period hair and make-up to deliver exciting and industry relevant skills and knowledge to students enrolled on our popular practical vocational courses, predominately at Level 3.

You will have a good understanding of the world of current media make-up and will be able to support students in developing higher specialist level skills and understanding. You will be expected to plan, teach and assess your subject specialism within relevant qualification frameworks, primarily BTEC. It is anticipated that working days will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.

We would like you to hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) and a qualification in a subject area relevant to media make-up (production arts) and/or evidence of significant specialist industry experience. With good industry knowledge to support work experience and industry placements that are integral to the Study Programme offer, you will have a clear understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements in this sector.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that is due to be implemented imminently.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 6th December 2024.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

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