Hourly Paid Visiting Practitioner – Outreach

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The opportunity

In this role, you will participate in talks and conduct arts and design workshops for young people aged 15yrs+ for the Insights Spring/Summer/Autumn-Winter Schools and possible Saturday Clubs.

You will also be responsible for possible one to one tutorials.

About you

The successful candidate will possess:

Tech Skills:

– Knowledge of basic design principles, typography and layout.

Portfolio & Experience:

– Experience in creating art and design projects with a portfolio of their work to showcase their skills.

Communication:

– Able to communicate with young people effectively, to understand their strengths, weaknesses and learning styles and able to provide constructive feedback to motivate improvement.

Teaching Skills:

– Have experience in teaching students of different skill levels and the ability to break down complex concepts into simple easy to understand sessions.

Passion:

– Should be able to inspire and engage young people and create a positive learning environment that encourages creativity and experimentation.

Please note, there is no specific Person Specification document for this vacancy, please consider the points above and in the ‘The Role’ sections when completing your application. 

If selected for interview, you also have the opportunity to be added to our talent pool for future hours.

If you have any queries that are not covered by the information available, please contact Adele on a.morris@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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