Creative Arts Department Job Vacancies
Find out how you can inspire the next generation for Creative Arts
Join Weston College's Creative Arts Department and inspire the next generation of creative professionals. Whether you're an experienced professional looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate with a passion for teaching, we want to hear from you. Our team partners with local Creative Arts businesses and providers to deliver education from short courses to degree level. Benefit from exceptional support, development, and upskilling programs at our award-winning College, located in state-of-the-art modern campus facilities. Apply now and help create brighter futures.
Here are just some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Work with a highly motivated team of educators and professionals who are dedicated to providing an outstanding learning experience for students.
- Access to cutting-edge and industry standard equipment, including state-of-the-art facilities, to enhance the learning experience for students.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including support for obtaining a Level 4/5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent/higher level teaching qualification.
- Collaborate with local providers to ensure that our programs meet the needs of the industry and prepare students for successful careers.
- Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement, plus other benefits such as access to our fantastic Wellbeing@Weston support.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by inspiring and preparing them to become the next generation of healthcare professionals.
- Join an award-winning organisation that has a proven track record of providing high-quality education and training to students.
- Training opportunities for those new to teaching, including an extensive program of training to help you transition into a career in education.
- Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages innovation and creativity.
- Part time and full-time applications are welcome, to help you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Active encouragement for those wishing to continue to work in industry and remain skills, alongside any job offer.
- Smaller class sizes.
Working across the Creative Arts Department, our lecturers deliver outstanding quality teaching sessions for learners from Level 2 – Level 5.
With a primary area of focus in either Further Education, Higher Education, or Adult Learning, you will engage with learners in a classroom setting to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours appropriate for their chosen route to industry.
Your experience in industry combined with an enthusiasm for developing the next generation of Creative professionals will make you an important role model for your learners. Lecturers work as part of a team of professionals from all areas of the Creative Arts Industry. We welcome applications from professionals with a background in any Creative Arts related field.
Please note: it is not a requirement to have a teaching qualification or teaching experience prior to application, as CPD will include a teacher training qualification for those without QTS.
If you have a disability, neurodivergence, or a condition that may impact your performance during our selection process, we are happy to accommodate your needs. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any necessary adjustments throughout the application and selection process. As an employee, we will continue to discuss and work with you to ensure you have the necessary accommodations to succeed in your role.
Some examples of possible adjustments include:
- Allowing extra time for online assessments
- Providing alternative accessible formats
- Sharing interview questions beforehand
- Offering additional information about what to expect
- Providing an office orientation before an in-person assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact hr@weston.ac.uk .
RECENT NEWS STORIES
<p paraeid="{87643a4c-13ac-4696-b4ba-dc22a72d0540}{161}" paraid="1226424135">Ethan, one of our Level 3<a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/creat…; Creative Media Production and Technology</a> students has received some brilliant feedback during his work placement with <a href="https://www.slx.co.uk/">SLX</a>, an event production company based in Avonmouth. </p><p paraeid="{87643a4c-13ac-4696-b4ba-dc22a72d0540}{167}" paraid="1974032424">Ethan has dived headfirst into the experience, impressing the employer with his brilliant time-management skills, eagerness, communication and confidence. SLX had some extremely positive feedback for Ethan, expressing that he is a dream to manage and now a valued member of staff! </p><p paraeid="{87643a4c-13ac-4696-b4ba-dc22a72d0540}{189}" paraid="927838494">SLX specialise in sound, lighting and video for live events and broadcasting and as part of Ethan’s placement he has been working alongside the lighting team, preparing equipment ready to be hired for events. This includes carrying out visual inspections, PAT testing, fixing equipment and making the equipment available at the highest quality. Ethan enjoys working amongst a supportive team who allow him to grow his technical skills and knowledge. </p><p paraeid="{87643a4c-13ac-4696-b4ba-dc22a72d0540}{205}" paraid="218194667">After speaking to Ethan, he expressed, “the placement has helped me develop my skills massively. After college, I plan to go straight into the live events industry, hopefully with SLX. After being lucky enough to work on<a href="https://www.watchetfestival.co.uk/"> Wachet Music Festival</a> in August 2022, this has given me further drive for the live events industry. I hope to progress onto being a lighting designer”. </p><p paraeid="{87643a4c-13ac-4696-b4ba-dc22a72d0540}{223}" paraid="1691156350">Ethan has so far thoroughly enjoyed his experience on the Media course at Weston College, relaying that the support from tutors have been second to none and they have been very pivotal in planning his next steps for the future. He advises anyone interested in studying on the course to take all the opportunities given to them by the lecturers and to get involved with anything that is thrown at them. </p><p paraeid="{87643a4c-13ac-4696-b4ba-dc22a72d0540}{243}" paraid="1310881675">Ethan believes work placements are really important and allow you to create vital connections within the industry. With creative industries being more difficult to get into, getting your name out there as soon as possible really broadens your options for the future. </p><p paraeid="{df956891-24ad-4c6d-8f8b-4ea9fcc3930f}{10}" paraid="1747226086">At Weston College, our mantra is ‘careers, not courses’. Not only do we want students to engage in as many educational opportunities as possible, but we also want to support them in developing and building a future career. Engaging with our <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/career-excellence-hubs">Career Excellence Hubs</a> allows students to take part in their chosen study programme filled with lots of career-boosting benefits, preparing them to be career-ready by the time they leave us.</p><p paraeid="{df956891-24ad-4c6d-8f8b-4ea9fcc3930f}{54}" paraid="2140237420">Find out more about our Level 3 <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/creat… Media and production</a> course and Careers Excellence Hubs <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/career-excellence-hubs">here</a>.</p>
<p paraeid="{b43c9672-4667-4773-8146-9b962a8f540e}{176}" paraid="1680333316">Some of our wonderful <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/creat…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Creative and Digital Media</a> students will be creating amazing content as they help out at this year's <a href="https://rhlactivities.com/events/wbr-2022#home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Weston Beach Race</a>! </p><p paraeid="{b43c9672-4667-4773-8146-9b962a8f540e}{215}" paraid="749502125">Located on Weston-super-Mare's seafront, the annual Beach Race is the UK’s biggest Offroad Motorsport event. Spanning over 6 miles, the race brings in competitors and supporters from all over Europe, with over 100,000 people attending across the three-day weekend. </p><p paraeid="{b43c9672-4667-4773-8146-9b962a8f540e}{249}" paraid="620505354">Our learners will be filming content of the race, crowds, and riders, alongside presenting their student-run radio station, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/news/live-air-weston-waves-student-radio-stati…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Weston Waves</a>, at the event. </p><p paraeid="{5ca5e548-40ee-49bb-8048-7881ecd95fc6}{20}" paraid="2073858398">Weston Waves was launched earlier this year and has been a triumphant success and excellent learning experience for our media students. </p><p paraeid="{5ca5e548-40ee-49bb-8048-7881ecd95fc6}{32}" paraid="515857719">Between hosting shows and mixing music, the radio station has given our learners the opportunity to develop a vast range of skills, progress their understanding of industry-relevant practices and take ownership of their hard work. The Beach Race is a perfect place to evolve the Weston Waves station even further, interviewing sportspeople and covering a live event! </p><p paraeid="{5ca5e548-40ee-49bb-8048-7881ecd95fc6}{84}" paraid="1374176605">This is just one of many amazing opportunities learners on our Creative and Digital Media course get to work and interact with live projects, within a real industry setting. </p><p paraeid="{5ca5e548-40ee-49bb-8048-7881ecd95fc6}{84}" paraid="1374176605">The event will begin Friday 21st October 2022 and will run until Sunday 23rd October 2022. To find out more about the Beach Race, <a href="https://rhlactivities.com/events/wbr-2022#home">click here</a>.</p><p paraeid="{5ca5e548-40ee-49bb-8048-7881ecd95fc6}{94}" paraid="1913509857">To find out more about the Creative and Digital Media course, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/creat…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{97747e41-9393-4357-9516-891693483a24}{36}" paraid="177547544" xml:lang="EN-GB">Weston College’s very own Creative Arts Department recently held the most amazing Summer Festival. The celebration of Art & Design, Fashion, Creative & Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography and music learners took place from 16th-18th June at our Loxton Campus – with activities and shows for all the family to enjoy! </p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{73c37223-222f-4b34-810b-a2a0ffe4b0c2}{70}" paraid="1839836164" xml:lang="EN-GB">The commemorate the class of 2022 coming to an end, the festival-style event showcased an array of awe-inspiring work. From a full art exhibition, filled with works by creative arts learners of all levels, to live performances from our incredible music learners – the festival was truly an event to behold! Music Performance and Production learner, Millie, told us she was thrilled to have the opportunity to perform to such a big audience, stating "we got to perform in the huge marquee on the field on a real stage, it's so exciting to play in such a professional atmosphere...I really want to pursue a career in performing music so it was great experience!"</p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{73c37223-222f-4b34-810b-a2a0ffe4b0c2}{70}" paraid="1839836164" xml:lang="EN-GB">Take a look at our latest <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@westoncollege?is_from_webapp=1&sender_devic… </a>video to catch a glimpse at some of the outstanding work on show!</p><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px;" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@westoncollege/video/7109788964097150213" data-video-id="7109788964097150213"><section><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@westoncollege" target="_blank" title="@westoncollege">@westoncollege</a> The Creative Arts Summer Festival starts tonight! ? Here’s a sneak peek of the amazing work on show ??? We can’t wait to see you all there! ? <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp" target="_blank" title="fyp">#fyp</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryou" target="_blank" title="foryou">#foryou</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/creativearts" target="_blank" title="creativearts">#creativearts</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/festival" target="_blank" title="festival">#festival</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7089756513161513733" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - Valeria Torres">♬ original sound - Valeria Torres</a></p></section></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{73c37223-222f-4b34-810b-a2a0ffe4b0c2}{70}" paraid="1839836164" xml:lang="EN-GB"> </p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{d96a4c58-8ab5-48ed-a8b9-91cf4b446fd0}{81}" paraid="2103549733" xml:lang="EN-GB">The show was a fantastic opportunity for learners to gain some invaluable industry experience, with encouragement to show-off their work and boost their networking skills. This is one of the many initiatives and career-boosting benefits backed by our <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/career-excellence-hubs?utm_source=main-menu&am…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Careers Excellence Hub (CEH)</a>, supporting learners to create brighter futures and develop essential skills needed to have a successful career! </p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{8e7a0e6a-da4d-4fbe-941e-2e011f075bdf}{144}" paraid="1909231942" xml:lang="EN-GB">Receiving raving reviews from all in attendance, the celebratory event was a tremendous success! </p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{d96a4c58-8ab5-48ed-a8b9-91cf4b446fd0}{68}" paraid="1422391288" xml:lang="EN-GB">Rachel Heath, Dean of our Creative Arts faculty, had the following to say: </p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{a8375785-70b9-46c1-bbe5-1fc321ca6d45}{192}" paraid="1482564977" xml:lang="EN-GB">“The Creative Arts Summer Festival is absolutely essential in developing our learners’ employability and career prospects. As creatives, it is crucial to have the confidence and ability to showcase your work and be part of conversations with people throughout the industry. The Summer Festival gives students their first taste of professional life. This year’s show was a roaring success, and I received so many positive comments. I’d like to say a huge well done and congratulations to all the students that took part!” </p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{2fa8b760-2942-4158-b838-684327d2b154}{29}" paraid="1091750092" xml:lang="EN-GB">To find out more about our Careers Excellence Hub, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/career-excellence-hubs?utm_source=main-menu&am…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">click here.</a> </p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{201cb1cb-3eac-42b3-8f05-53bffaccf73a}{110}" paraid="1862119295" xml:lang="EN-GB">Click here to find out more about: <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/art-a…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Art & Design</a>, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/creat…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Creative and Digital Media,</a> <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/game-…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Game and Animation,</a> <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/graph…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Graphic Design,</a> <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/perfo…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Performing and Production Arts,</a> <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/photo…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Photography</a> and <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/music…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Music</a> at Weston College.</p><p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{201cb1cb-3eac-42b3-8f05-53bffaccf73a}{110}" paraid="1862119295" xml:lang="EN-GB">And to find out more about creative courses at UCW <a href="https://www.ucw.ac.uk/subject/art-media-and-design/">click here</a>.</p>
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BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE COLLEGE
Over recent years, the College has gone from strength to strength, proving to be one of the top education providers in the country.
The College has also been featured in the ‘Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For’ list and the top-ranked college nationally.
Furthermore, the College holds the highest possible Investors in People ‘Platinum accreditation, which demonstrates our commitment to continually invest in our staff to achieve their full potential.
Our higher education provision University Centre Weston is graded ‘Gold’ by TEF, putting us amongst the top universities in the UK, and in 2018 we received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
All establishment staff at Weston College are entitled to a minimum of 30 days plus statutory bank holidays per year (allocated on a pro rata basis for part time staff).
All staff are automatically entered into a pension scheme relevant to their role with generous employer contributions.
Business support staff are automatically entered into the Local Government Pension Scheme, provided by the Avon Pension Fund.
Teaching staff are automatically entered into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, a contributory scheme administered by Teachers’ Pensions on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
We provide an excellent programme of staff development and CPD opportunities to all staff through internal development courses and training or through programmes such as LinkedIn Learning.
Not JUST available to students, college staff are also eligible to purchase a student discount card through Totum.
As well as access to the college’s in house student-led training restaurant, staff members also receive a 10% discount at The Green House coffee shop.
All employees of Weston College, are able to benefit from a free subscription to Microsoft 365 whilst employed by the College.
All staff are eligible for the Discount for Teachers scheme offering a wide range of discounts across all sectors.
Throughout the year, staff will also be notified about exclusive deals and discounts for local tourist attractions or businesses.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is very important, so as well as an excellent Occupational Health referral system, the College offers the following to all staff:
• Health Assured EAP Scheme (Employee Assistance Programme). This health programme is available to all staff. The service provides free and confidential support that is available 24 hours a day.
• A dedicated Staff Welfare Officer.
• Eyesight tests - The College will contribute towards the cost of your eye examination and up to £40 towards the cost of glasses, if it is deemed necessary for your role.
• College Fitness Suite - All staff have access to the fully equipped, sport and fitness centre on the 7th floor of the Knightstone Campus. There are no membership fees involved, however a full gym induction must be completed.
• Hair, beauty and relaxation treatments - Discounts are available to all staff across the College on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments including hair cuts and colours, massage and manicures. The treatments are carried out by our Weston College students under the close supervision of the highly qualified hair and beauty lecturers.
We recognise that many of our staff have responsibilities for family or dependants and operate a number of initiatives to help colleagues balance these responsibilities with work.
The College has a number of schemes that cover the following family circumstances:
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Adoption leave
• Parental leave
• Dependant's leave
• Fertility treatment leave.
We are happy to consider requests for flexible working in line with the Flexible Working Policy.
We recognise that many of our staff have responsibilities for family or dependants and operate a number of initiatives to help colleagues balance these responsibilities with work.
The College has a number of schemes that cover the following family circumstances:
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Adoption leave
• Parental leave
• Dependant's leave
• Fertility treatment leave.
We are happy to consider requests for flexible working in line with the Flexible Working Policy.
EXPLORE OUR GREAT FACILITIES
Taking learning beyond the classroom, college-based programmes will be taught across Loxton and Knightstone campuses, with facilities including:
Dance studios:
Performing Arts, Dance Studio 1 Performing Arts, Dance Studio 2 Performing Arts, Berkoff Suite
Art studios:
Music studios:
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One Message, Different Voices
Take a look at this powerful film made by the staff of Weston College to show how important it is for everyone from different backgrounds to be included. The film shares heartfelt stories and interviews with a diverse group of staff, showing how accepting different identities and backgrounds can make a big difference. Its purpose is to encourage viewers to think about their own biases and work towards making our community more welcoming to all. We invite everyone, regardless of their background, to join us and be a part of our journey toward a more inclusive future.
Our workplace champions the right of staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps. In this workplace, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employee's ability to succeed.
FAQ's
Yes – you will be placed on Weston College’s internal teacher training programme or the Education Training Foundation’s ‘Taking Teaching Further’ programme. This will include undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent/higher level teaching qualification).
Yes – we would still encourage applicants to apply. Candidates can organise a virtual discussion with one of our team to discuss further. Please find the booking link above.
Yes – Weston College actively promotes staff to maintain industry currency and/or membership. The College provides an extensive CPD programme whilst supporting staff to engage with industry-specific training.