Course Tutor 3D Design

Job Ref: 14/39

In September 2014, Oldham College is opening the UK's first Digital and Creative Career College which will specialise in Creative & Digital industries and technologies. The Digital and Creative Career College at Oldham College is looking to recruit a conscientious, innovative and highly motivated individual to facilitate inspirational teaching & learning on a range of Art and Design courses with a specialist focus on making objects in our 3D workshop and FABLAB facility. The successful applicant will join a highly proactive team and will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of Art & Design on Levels 1-4. As part of your role, you may have tutorial responsibility for a cohort of learners in the department. You will be asked to support your CL in course management and other administrative duties to ensure we provide an outstanding experience for our learners.

Career Colleges, launched by Lord Baker last year, are a new innovation in employer-led education which combine academic and vocational studies within a specific industry specialism, improving career prospects for young people in the local labour market

Our pioneering facility will ensure students are both academically and practically prepared for work within technically and creatively driven industries. The creative courses on offer include Design and Development for web, Fashion & Textiles, Game Design, Media, Music, Photography and Fine Art, Networking and Infrastructure and Software Development. In January 2015, we will open a brand new £9 million digital skills building which will house the Digital and Creative Career College. Creative and Digital courses starting this September and then move into the new building in early 2015 which houses state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including:

A state of the art Fab Lab - this digital fabrication laboratory will enable students and the community to turn their ideas into new products and prototypes by providing access to a range of advanced digital manufacturing technology

• A new media suite, complete with animation and recording studios; radio and TV studios will also be available to hire and use by employees and the public outside of teaching time
• Learning classrooms and open plan learning spaces for over 500 students
• Seven computer learning areas and practical computer and programming labs
• Visual arts spaces for graphics, games art, digital & 3D design, pottery, art, photography and textiles.

You should have the following:-

• Specialist knowledge in making for 3D outcomes in a range of 3D subject areas and experience in general art and design practice.
• A relevant degree (BA Hons) and a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Proven excellent teaching and communication skills along with understanding of current and future developments in both Further Education and the Creative Industries
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organisation and administrative skills
• Experience of teaching and supporting 16-18 and 19+ along with experience of implementing assessment material on BTEC/ UAL courses is essential.

Pastoral support, careers advice, including UCAS applications and also administrative duties will form part of your role. Other general duties will include marketing and recruitment.

To apply, please visit; www.oldham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 17th August 2014

Oldham College