ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) is a leading institution for aspiring artists and performers. We offer a wide range of Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Foundation, and Diploma courses across Art & Design, Fashion, Music, and Performing Arts. We don’t just teach creative skillswe inspire bold ideas, nurture curiosity, and encourage fearless experimentation. Our goal is to equip students with the confidence to innovate, push boundaries, and shape the future of the creative industries. Our alumni have gone on to work for world-leading brands like Chanel, Vogue and Esquire magazine, and many have been accepted into prestigious institutions such as Parsons, Central Saint Martins, RADA, and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, among others.
At CSVPA, our commitment to student success extends beyond the classroom. We take pride in delivering an education that not only develops artistic talent but also equips students with the skills, confidence, and industry connections needed to succeed in today’s competitive creative landscape. We’re not just an institution we’re a catalyst for change. Bold, innovative, and always forward-thinking, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, communities,
and industries. We’re looking for a Head of Student Recruitment who shares this belief and is ready to lead the charge in a fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape.
We celebrate curiosity, diversity, and creativity. We welcome ideas that challenge convention and we’re always ready to explore new horizons. If you’re passionate about education, global connectivity, and the impact that students can have on the world, then you’re the kind of person we want to join our team.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Creative Practice
At the Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA), creativity is not just nurturedit’s engineered, built, fired, cast, and assembled. Behind every breakthrough piece of work stands the quiet brilliance of someone who knows how to bring ideas into physical form. We’re looking for that person.
This is more than a teacher’s roleit’s an invitation to help shape the creative future of a new generation.

To teach Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma Art & Design Specialism classes within the College as required.
To plan, prepare and teach strong lessons for the classroom which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning. To effectively use a variety of learning styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students. To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners.
To assess, track and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records.
To set and mark promptly independent study to be completed outside of lessons in accordance with the College Marking and Assessment Policy.
To write half-termly reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work, by deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on tests as required. Maintain effective records of lessons, grades awarded and marks given in class. Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson using the College electronic systems.
To set, evaluate, and mark students’ course work, homework and other assignments promptly, and to record marks on College systems as requested, in accordance with the College Assessment and Marking Policy and procedures.
To carry out formative and summative assessments as appropriate.
To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.
To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed.
To supervise students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the College Behaviour and Attendance policies.
To develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement of Schemes of Work as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
To ensure lessons are in line with Schemes of Work and their respective objectives, and that these are shared with students. To give feedback on materials, courses and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as required.
To contribute towards the optimal utilization of learning environments
To attend academic, departmental and College meetings when required, and attend/deliver INSET sessions as directed. Part Time staff are required to attend
meetings and may claim payment at meetings rate to do so.
To supervise and accompany students on excursions, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
To adhere to the standards and procedures detailed in the Staff Handbook.
To deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.
To be aware of your responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young person’s you are responsible for/come into contact with during your employment and be fully aware of the College Child Protection Policy.
To participate in Performance Management (PM) scheme in line with College policies and procedures.
To adhere to all statutory regulations and to CEG policies and procedures.
To undertake any reasonable duties as required.