Salary: £42,546 – £46,484 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                               

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Chester and Ellesmere Port Campus

If you share our vision to be outstanding in all that we do and you have the drive, passion, enthusiasm to create something special then Cheshire College South and West is the place for you to progress your career. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and College Senior Leadership Team (SLT);
• Provide strong, positive and inspirational leadership in the development and delivery of the Visual and Performing Arts curriculum;
• Driving and developing outstanding provision through innovative and high-quality delivery; and
• Marketing and promotion of the provision to employers and stakeholders. 

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;
• Teacher trained (PGCE or CertEd);
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths

• Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by the 9am on 5 June 2023.

The selection process will take place on 16 June 2023.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities;
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification;
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
• Employee benefit platform;
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
• Free onsite parking

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.  

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.  

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.  

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.  

Ellesmere Port Campus  

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:  

• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy; 
• Mock aircraft cabin; 
• Fitness gym; 
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;  
• Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps; and 
• Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; 
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops. 

Chester Campus  

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:  

• Impressive Art and Design Workshops; 
• Science Laboratories; 
• Strong links with  local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and 
• Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications 

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure.