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Course Leader - Digital Art/Media

Dovetail Ref: SK186759
FE & HE £27,500 - £34,400 per annum permanent lead Level 10 July 2026
Lincolnshire, England

Education Details

Digital Art/Media Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Course Leader - Digital Art/Media

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)

What's on Offer

  • Generous holiday allocation
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Doctorline GP Service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to counselling
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
  • Enhanced Maternity pay
  • Enhanced Paternity pay
  • Enhanced Sick pay
  • CPD support

Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Teaching qualification Level 4 minimum (Level 5 desirable)
  • Relevant degree or equivalent in Digital Art and Media
  • Proven experience teaching post-16 learners in FE setting
  • Track record of supporting learner progress
  • Experience managing course data systems
  • Enhanced DBS check required

Benefits

  • Generous holiday allocation
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Doctorline GP Service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to counselling

Skills & Qualifications

Digital Art teachingMedia teachingCourse leadershipStudent progress monitoringOne-to-one reviewsCurriculum developmentAssessment and moderationQuality assuranceData managementDigital tools for learningCommunicationOrganizationTeamwork