Course Leader - Digital Art/Media

Job Ref: SK(phone number removed)

Job Title: Course Leader - Digital Art / Media

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Employment Start Date: September 2026

Industry: Education and Training

Location: Lincolnshire

Salary: -27,500 to -34,400 per year

Inspire and Shape the Next Generation of Digital Creators

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate individual to step into a pivotal role as a Course Leader for Digital Art / Media. If you are a strong classroom practitioner with industry-relevant knowledge and a desire to lead, manage curriculum activity, and drive student success within Further Education, we want to hear from you.

You will lead a positive course culture, taking ownership of a specific student group''s experience, progress, and outcomes. Working in close partnership with the Pathway Manager, you will balance high-quality teaching with protected time for regular, impactful one-to-one student progress reviews.

Role Responsibilities

Teaching & Delivery: Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment within agreed limits, setting high expectations for achievement and behavior while using digital tools to enhance learning.

Course Leadership: Lead a positive course culture focused on achievement and retention. Monitor learner progress, conduct scheduled one-to-one reviews, support at-risk learners, and stretch high achievers.

Quality & Improvement: Contribute to course reviews, support the development of schemes of work, and actively participate in assessment, moderation, and quality assurance processes.

Recruitment & Student Support: Support recruitment, interviews, and enrollment activity while working collaboratively with support teams to ensure inclusive practice and learner success.

Safeguarding & Professional Duties: Promote safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity, and inclusion while keeping your own subject knowledge and industry practice completely up to date.

Requirements

Qualifications: A recognized teaching qualification (Level 4 minimum, Level 5 desirable).

Education: A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in a subject area relevant to Digital Art and Media.

Experience: Proven experience teaching post-16 learners in a Further Education setting, with a track record of supporting learner progress, managing course data systems, and driving achievement.

Skills: Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to use data and digital tools effectively to improve teaching and learning.

Vetting: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Who Are We?

We are a leading, Ofsted ''Good'' national education and training provider specializing in the creative industries. With campuses across the country, we are dedicated to providing learners with the hands-on skills, industry connections, and support they need to succeed in their future careers. As part of a wider educational group, we champion an inclusive, innovative, and supportive environment for both our learners and our staff.

What''s on Offer

A permanent, stable leadership and teaching position within a dynamic educational environment.

Generous Holiday Allocation to ensure a great work-life balance.

Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, access to counselling, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Staff Discounts & Benefits: Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform offering discounts at over 800 major retailers.

Paid Leave & Growth: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Sick pay alongside ongoing support for personal and professional development (CPD).

DISCLAIMER

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn''t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

- Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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