Senior Lecturer BA (Hons) Fashion Design Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
ABOUT CSVPA
Our College provides a unique and highly personalised method of learning, creating an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals. Our class sizes are small, and this allows an approach that embraces the art school tradition to learning. As we move onto our next phase of our strategic plan, we have had a number of high-profile PR actioners join us to support us in defining our future development.
Over the last 30 years our portfolio has diversified across subject areas and levels from masters to foundation. We are OFS registered and have established links with leading institutions, including University of the Arts London Awarding Body and Trinity College London. We have a unique relationship with Hearst Magazine, publishers of ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and Cosmopolitan who support scholarships, internships and.
We are looking for highly motivated creative practitioners/lecturers with their own industry/creative relationships who understand the needs future of the creative industries and are excited to work with our students to develop their understanding of areas of creative practice.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
To teach future facing Fashion Design to students in BA Fashion and BA Fashion Branding Creative Communication (FBCC). To develop, deliver, and support academic programmes in line with agreed standards and policies. To be the main lecturer responsible for BA Year 1 students.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Course Leader BA Fashion. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Rector.
LOCATION
This role will be based at CSVPA Cambridge.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
The following section outlines a more detailed but not exhaustive description of the duties pertinent to this post:
- To teach CF110 and CF111 modules within the College as required.
- To plan, prepare and teach strong lessons for the classroom which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning. To effectively use a variety of learning styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students. To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners.
- To assess, track and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records.
- To set and mark promptly independent study to be completed outside of lessons in accordance with the College Marking and Assessment Policy.
- Maintain effective records of lessons, grades awarded, and marks given in class. Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson using the College electronic systems.
- To carry out assessments as appropriate.
- To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.
- To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed.
- To supervise students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the College Behaviour and Attendance policies.
- To develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
- To ensure lessons are in line with objectives as set by the CL, and that these are shared with students. To give feedback on materials, courses, and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as required.
- To contribute towards the optimal utilization of learning environments
- To attend academic, departmental and College meetings when required, and attend/deliver INSET sessions as directed.
- To supervise and accompany students on excursions, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
- To adhere to the standards and procedures detailed in the Staff Handbook.
- To deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.
- To be aware of your responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young person’s you are responsible for/come into contact with during your employment and be fully aware of the College Child Protection Policy.
- To participate in Performance Management (PM) scheme in line with College policies and procedures.
- To adhere to all statutory regulations and to CEG policies and procedures.
- To undertake any reasonable duties as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will be a practising Fashion Forecaster or Concept designer with experience in the industry advising companies on the changes impacting the forte of the industry and the dissemination of ideas. They will be expert on the varied approaches and the history and evolution of forecasting, the key players and the various styles used for each type of forecasting, trend, speculative, conceptual etc.
- Current understanding and experience working with trends and their application within industry
- Contemporary industry experience & relevant fashion background
- Awareness of current fashion systems & ideologies
- Broad knowledge of varying market levels and design adjacencies
- Academic experience (not essential but preferred)
- Strong evidence of core research skills and in-depth knowledge of the design process from sketchbook to folio
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- Highly organised and able to take responsibility for briefs / Canvas / assessment under their role
- Broad skillset in terms of fashion process and technical awareness
- High level of cultural engagement
- Enthusiasm for the subject matter and role - an interest in growing the course and contemporising it whilst bringing relevant references to the table for students and staff
- Image research skills
- Organising ideas into concepts
- Basic presentation skills
- Core creative skills; graphic typesetting and layout/illustration/collage
- Intro to communicating fashion trends and the dissemination of ideas
- Industry standard software skills - knowledge of adobe suite and Clo 3d preferred but not essential
General
- Is supportive of the aims, ethos, and mission statement of the College.
Motivation
- Is proactive rather than reactive in approach and can act on own initiative.
- Takes responsibility and ownership for work issues and problems of a primary operational nature.
- Implements improvements to work processes and practices within his/her remit.
- Understands College goals and direction and brings these to bear in teaching.
Drive
- Is energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrates a positive attitude.
- Committed to role and to team/College.
- Gets things done through influence and fairness, rather than by railroading others.
- Can confront and overcome obstacles to progress.
- Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand student and staff issues.
- Can suggest and where appropriate implement solutions appropriate to student and staff situations.
- Gathers facts and analyses situations in an objective, accurate and organised fashion.
Judgement
- Can think and act rationally and maturely without undue bias or reliance on emotional responses.
- Can weigh up information, issues and evidence and draw balanced conclusions from such.
- Shows clearly that he/she is learning from experience.
- Knows when to ask for support and advice from colleagues. #
Credibility and Communication
- Has positive impact with student and staff.
- Projects appropriate professional image.
- Speaks clearly, sensitively and persuasively when interacting with internal personnel.
- Keeps Line Manager and team informed of progress or difficulties.
- Displays excellent listening and questioning skills.
Resilience
- Can balance the normal demands of a range of work and responsibilities without disruption to other team members or College staff.
- Can prioritise conflicting demands.
- Remains balanced, rational and tolerant in dealing with others at all times. Customer Focus
- Demonstrates a clear empathy with students and staff and understands their needs.
- Shows awareness of issues pertaining to working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Understands the demands of working within a market-led organisation.
Technical
- Comfortable with use of Microsoft Office and other applications.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Accuracy and time-keeping.
Teamwork
- Has confidence and respect of peers, Departmental team and other College staff.
- Supports an open and supportive team climate.
Organisation
- Meets deadlines and able to be flexible when situations demand.
- Demonstrates a capability to balance competing demands.
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
CATS Global Schools is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.
We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, Canterbury and London; CATS Academy in Boston; CSVPA and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form and be subject to online checks which may include social media.
ABOUT CATS COLLEGES
In the context of international education, the name CATS is known and loved by generations of learners and is synonymous with excellence. Originally, CATS was an acronym for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, representing the focus of the founding colleges based in the city. However, today, CATS Colleges, is much broader, it brings together a number of schools in four countries (UK, US, Canada and China). Its portfolio includes independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer schools all with the common purpose of “inspiring the next generation of world shapers.”
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