About the role

Leeds City College is recruiting for a Head of Creative Media and Digital Arts to join our team based at the Quarry Hill Campus.

We are looking for a passionate, creative individual who is ready to take creative media and digital arts to the next level.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role with significant further education experience. The outcomes will be focused on ensuring we deliver the highest standards of education to our students.

The Department of Creative Media and Digital Arts has been assessed by the college’s quality processes as Outstanding for 24/25 with key strengths relating to achievement, industry links and progression to higher education programmes. Hiring this year has exceeded the target, and work is already underway to increase capacity in September 2026.

The department has over 600 learners, aged between 16 and 18, studying TV and film production, animation, game design and development, journalism and esports across levels 1, 2 and 3. There is also provision in T levels, access programs and provision for adults.

Quarry Hill is a modern campus, located within Leeds’ SOYO cultural quarter, with fantastic facilities and an ambitious spirit for both learners and colleagues.

CMDA is well equipped with a TV studio, a standard TV gallery, a screening room, Mac computer suites, high specification computer systems and the latest equipment for learners to use. Click here For a video tour of the Quarry Hill campus facilities.

What will you do?

• Lead a team of highly experienced, committed and talented individuals who love teaching and learning and contribute to all aspects of the department.
• To be an outstanding role model in attitudes and behavior for all our colleagues and students.
• We work passionately to ensure the highest standards of education for our young people to ensure outstanding achievement, retention and attendance.
• Develop and deliver a business plan that balances financial success with quality learning opportunities for students.
• Continuous improvement of all aspects of education quality to provide a first-class department in all areas.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to respond to industry needs and create opportunities for learners.
• Encouraging positive behavior through restorative methods.
• Be part of the Quarry Hill family role model for staff and students.

About you

• Background in relevant creative arts field.
• Extensive experience in further education.
• Proven focus and achievement in quality education.
• Commitment to providing opportunities for students to grow, develop and succeed.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Great interest in developing new courses and opportunities in the creative arts sector.
• Experience working with external stakeholders such as qualification boards, technical organizations and funding bodies.

benefits

The range offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

annual leave:
Curriculum and Administration: 44 days plus public holidays
Curriculum and business support: 39 days plus public holidays

Pension schemes with generous contributions from employers:
Teachers’ pension system
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension System

Continuing professional development opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus two additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, apprenticeships, leadership and management courses.

Employee well-being initiatives: Family friendly policies, discounted on-site spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and transportation: Discounted travel is available through the MetroCard, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to Work schemes.

Flexible and mixed job opportunities: Please speak to the hiring manager regarding flexible opportunities as they vary between roles.

about us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and one of the largest regional providers of apprenticeships.

We offer a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent, innovative education that is supportive, inspiring and life-changing. Leeds City College’s values ​​put students first and are at the heart of everything the College does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our people. You will have access to a wide range of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities for progression.

Join us on our journey to be the best we can be collectively for our students, trainees, staff and stakeholders.

Protection

At Luminate Education Group, we are committed to the protection and well-being of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please note that it is a criminal offense to apply for this post if you are prevented from taking part in regulated activity relating to children.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is central to our group values. We are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect and fairness.

Our hiring processes are designed to ensure equal opportunity, eliminate bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about what our commitment to EDI means to us, please click here to learn more about the goals of EDI.

Employment agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any charges relating to a candidate speculatively submitted through any agency who have not been expressly directed to a particular vacancy as part of our preferred supplier list.