Pathway Manager - Games & Media

About the role:

We want you to lead, inspire and support a team of Course Leaders and Lecturers to manage and deliver the Games & Media Pathway at our busy Birmingham Centre. Working closely with the Head of Centre you will take responsibility for the management, coordination and recruitment of students and learners across the pathway, by leading the development and quality assurance/improvement of an innovative, industry-focused curriculum and assessment strategy. You will work among experienced, passionate course leaders as well as within a support service provided by our Central Team.

About you:

Our prime focus is to nurture talent, desire, and determination. We're looking for someone who is passionate enough to want to share their knowledge and experience with active and hungry young minds. If you have experience in the Games & Media industry and would relish the opportunity to develop and lead a unique and engaging curriculum and have the expertise outlined below then we are keen to meet you.

Industry-specific experience, skills and knowledge required:
- Hold a relevant degree or relevant professional qualification at level 3 or above
- Hold an appropriate teacher training qualification i.e. PGCE, Cert Ed, BEd., DTLLS (Level 5) or above
- Demonstrate a profile of grade 1 or 2 lesson observations
- Experience in managing, publicising and providing advice and guidance on courses
- Experience in managing student issues such as enrolment, complaints, disciplinary issues and conflicts with teaching
- Experience in managing staff and the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Good IT skills, i.e. experience in using a database to produce reports and analyse statistical data
- Knowledge and understanding of mechanisms for the identification, assessment and support of learner needs
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral
- Good organisational skills i.e. ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Demonstrate strategic vision

Our Pathway Managers are at the heart of our education management team so it's essential that you are conversant with current professional practices within your field of expertise. You will also have experience in teaching and/or managing in further and/or higher education.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity . We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

What do we offer?

Salary: £29,014 to £32,668 per annum (subject to learner caseload for the pathway)

Generous Holiday Allocation: 35 days annual leave plus all bank and public holidays.

Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline 24/7 GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Discounts: Access to a benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!

Development: we'll pay for your teacher training, and provide remission from your teaching hours for study

Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

This post closes on 15th May 2024. Please note that interviews may take place before the closing date.

About Access

Access Creative College is more than just a college; we are a hub for young creative entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the creative industries. Access Creative College has been delivering creative education for over 30 years. Our course offerings are a diverse range of courses from Events, Esports, Computing, Games, Music, Media and Production.

Access Creative College reaches every corner of the country, with 25 campuses nationwide. These campuses include our Access Creative College sites, as well as dBs Institute, which was acquired in 2021, Access Sport, which serves to inspire the next generation of sports coaches and Access Industry, which offers apprenticeships in a range of subjects within Music & Events, Digital and Marketing.

Working for Access Creative College puts our people at the forefront of the development of future creative talent in an environment that allows innovation and entrepreneurialism in supportive and inclusive surroundings. Working within education but with a creative specialism creates a vibe within all of our locations that makes Access Creative College a fun and vibrant place to work.

Access Creative College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.