Head of Pre-Degree

Head of Pre-Degree, Plymouth

Post Ref: HPD-01

Plymouth College of Art is an independent specialist Art College active since 1856. We are a distinctive, innovative and supportive learning community working in contemporary art, design and media.

The College offers a strong portfolio of further and higher education programmes which include Masters, Foundation and BA (Hons) level degrees, short and bespoke courses and services for creative business and creative apprenticeships.

We are seeking to appoint a creative and dynamic Head of Pre-Degree who will head up the FE provision at the College, with responsibilities for the development of our FE curriculum, which delivers A levels, Extended Diplomas in both Art & Design and Media specifications, Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and Functional Skills and GCSE in Maths and English.

You will take a leading role in the planning, delivery, review and development of FE courses; implementing innovations that support continuous improvements in learning and teaching; overseeing resource and budget management, Internal Verification, Teaching Observations, Industry liaison and marketing. In the direct line management of a team of specialist staff you will provide leadership that will continue to consolidate and enhance the provision of FE study at Plymouth College of Art.

You will:

• Have a professional track record in FE delivery and an excellent awareness of Further Education and its current key trends and drivers.
• Be proactive, inspirational and highly motivated with experience of managing, teaching and successfully planning, co-ordinating and delivering FE curriculum areas.

We're redefining what you can expect from a modern art college. Passionate about all forms of art and design - from traditional crafts to digital media - we're a place to invent, experiment, and try things you've never tried before.

Forget the usual boundaries, they don't apply here. We value independence - as an institution and in our people. Unlike with some art colleges, you won't notice a 'signature style' from our students. Work for us and you'll be constantly encouraged to develop your own unique talent.

We're a small, welcoming community. Innovative, creative and defiantly passionate about art. Our networks reach way beyond the campus and so will yours. We link education and industry, arts and the community, so you can form the connections that will support a life-long career.

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Tim Bolton (Vice Principal Academic) 01752 205716 tbolton@pca.ac.uk  (from 22nd April 2014).

For further details and an application form please visit http://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/about/working-here/  

Please return your completed application to recruitment@pca.ac.uk or post to:

Human Resources Department
Plymouth College of Art
Cargo Building, 10 Hobart Street, Millbay, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3PD

Telephone:01752 203420, Fax:01752 203455

(Please can you include your name, reference number on ALL the documents you send via email i.e. JoebloggsD12App.doc).

Plymouth College of Art does not accept CVs in place of application forms.

Closing Date:Tuesday 6th May 2014 (12 noon)
It is anticipated that the interviews will take place on 21st, 22nd and 23rd May 2014

Plymouth College of Art has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required from successful candidates as a condition of appointment.

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities.