Head of Faculty - Art (Fixed term to May 2026)
Your future is here A place to inspire
In a leadership role here at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other.We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here you will be at the forefront of curriculum development and innovation, ensuring our learners are equipped with the skills, behaviours and experiences to achieve at college and thrive in life.
Here you will have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career, whilst leading in a large and vibrant college that puts its learners at the heart of everything it does.
Who we need & What you’ll bring
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Curriculum Leadership Team at the Adams and Stoney Street Centre as the Head of Faculty for Art. As part of this role, you will support the Assistant Principal, Head of Student Experience, and Curriculum Manager for Art in providing outstanding leadership in all aspects of the development, management, and delivery of a high performing curriculum.You will inspire and motivate a large curriculum team to provide high quality teaching, learning and assessment for a diverse range of creative students.
The Faculty Area covers a wide breadth of curriculum levels from Pre-16 and Entry level through to level 6 BA (Hons). Courses include full and part time, with provision running throughout the day and evening. In September 2025 we will be launching the T-level in Craft Design.
The Art and Design Faculty is housed within its own building within the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter. Enhancing the linking with employers and stakeholders is a critical factor in developing students opportunities for progression and developing readiness for employment.The facility and resources include an art shop, an experienced creative instructor team as well as a highly experience teaching team. The successful candidate will be required to liaise across other faculty areas; support services; admissions; English and maths and pastoral services to support the learner experience.
If you can demonstrate your ability to drive improvements in teaching and learning, resulting in good and better outcomes for students; lead curriculum innovations including the promotion of eLearning, and you have strong people management and line management skills then we look forward to receiving your application.
The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Vickie Nardoni by email Vickie.nardoni@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.
Interviews/assessments are planned for 26th March 2025.
A place to belong
Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported.With an attractive benefits package including 39 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued. Here you can access a wide range of career development and leadership and management training opportunities.
It’s a place where you can grow and develop, where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.
Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued.Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.