Academic Coach and Moderator

About the Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for an Academic Support Coach to join our team in the Department of Music and Performance Production based at our Quarry Hill Campus. This role is part time, 22.2 hours per week.

This is an opportunity to join our experienced and passionate team based at the Quarry Hill Campus at Leeds City College, part of the Luminate Education Group. The department of Music and Performance Production has more than 500 learners, predominantly 16-18 years old, studying Musical Theatre, Music Production, Dance, Music, Theatre Design and Production, and Acting.

The state of the art campus opened in September 2019, and is home to fantastic facilities including the 180 seat Chroma-Q theatre; 5 dance studios; 2 recording studios; TV production facilities; screening room; practice rooms; and Theatre Design workshops. We are looking for committed, creative and innovative colleagues who are excited by the possibilities that working in our team will offer.

What You Will Do
- As an Academic Coach, you will work with learners across the department who are practically skilled but in need of specific and targeted support with their written work.
- You will liaise with the Course leaders of each programme to identify the learners for whom support will have the greatest impact. You will then manage the case load of learners as it varies depending on the assessment cycle.
- In addition you will act as the department moderator for the Arts Award qualifications delivered to our Academy learners. You will complete the relevant Arts Award training and then act as advisor to the delivery team to ensure that all portfolios meet the required standard.

About You
- A background in a relevant Creative Arts discipline.
- Notable experience in the further education sector.
- Focus on quality of education.
- Committed to providing opportunities for students to grow, develop and succeed.
- Experience of moderation process would be an advantage

About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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**EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION**

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**Benefits**:
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

- **Generous Annual leave entitlement**:

- If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Support Staff 39 days
- Academic 44 days
- Senior Management 44 days
- **Excellent Pension schemes**
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- **Memberships and discounts** - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- **Travel and commuting**:

- discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- **Learning and development opportunities** - including staff development days
- **Employee wellbeing initiatives**:

- **Flexible and hybrid working opportunities**:

- this will vary depending on role requirements