Summer Course Art & Design Tutors

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CSVPA)
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is one of the UK’s leading providers of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway and higher education programmes. Since 1985, CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include undergraduate degrees and a master’s preparation programme. Our unique and personalised approach to creative learning has given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.

CSVPA is part of CATS Global Schools, a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

The group brings together 16 institutions that provide students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. Our dedicated team of pioneering, persevering people, including teachers and welfare specialists, work together to create a positive environment so that every student achieves their full potential.

JOB OVERVIEW
To deliver outstanding teaching and learning within the Summer Courses offered June-August 2026 to maximise learner progress and outcomes in meeting both student and college’s goals. Please note that we are only looking for specialists in the areas of: Animation, Game Design, Fashion Styling, Fine Art, Branding & Advertising, and Film Making. You will be directly responsible to the Holiday Course Coordinator and the role will be based at CSVPA Cambridge.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
The following section outlines a more detailed but not exhaustive description of the duties pertinent to this post:

Teaching & Learning:
▪ Deliver outstanding teaching through planning and preparation of age-appropriate classes, which enthuses and inspires students to reach their potential and promote enjoyment of learning.
▪ Plan/participate in small exhibitions at the end of short courses (as appropriate) to display student work completed.
▪ Apply a variety of effective learning styles, materials, resources, approaches, and methods, having regard to the individual student’s learning needs and according to the course type as well as differentiating between learners’ needs.
▪ Support and encourage students’ progression into college programs.
▪ Investigate/research your subject area to ensure students are receiving up-to-date information, trends, methods of working, materials, and processes.
▪ Supervise students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the requirements of holiday course protocols.
▪ Supervise and accompany students on excursions/trips, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
▪ Encourage students to participate in evening and weekend activities.
▪ Appropriately deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise.
▪ Contribute towards making a positive and productive physical environment that enhances learning.
▪ Attend all meetings when required, and attend Induction/training sessions as directed.
▪ Ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students when they are working within the College by consistent implementation of Health & Safety guidelines and risk assessments.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
▪ Teaching experience 14+
▪ Teaching Qualification desirable but not necessary
▪ Ability to plan teaching plans thoroughly, including the ability to write, review, update and work to highly effective schemes of learning
▪ Strong general IT skills
▪ A logical, structured, and organised outlook on life with ability to prioritise own time
▪ High levels of energy, an even temper, and a sense of humour
▪ Ability to relate to young people
▪ Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) to promote the college
▪ Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment along with being internationally aware and culturally sensitive
▪ Ability to work as a team member and lead by example
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Efficient and organised
▪ Able to work under pressure
▪ A quick learner
▪ Proactive, flexible, and reliable

BENEFITS
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.