From Easter I have been on the hunt for a job in Performing Arts. It was suggested to me that I should sign up to job agency recruiters (including Reed and Hays) and to FE Jobs (online) both of which I have found some useful information and guidance in seeking roles. I have worked for Hays Recruitment before, when I was seeking employment in the medical secretarial sector prior. Working as temporary staff was rewarding in part, as I was in charge of the hours that I worked and could keep in control of my earnings.
Unfortunately, I found that this arrangement was not very satisfying as I felt I was never a full member of the team I was working with despite honing good working relationships with them and wider community of the hospital. I always planned that future jobs would involve me being a full member of the team and establishment that I lucky to be working with.
Therefore, I am very keen to apply directly to colleges and sixth forms. I am also hoping to provide more areas to teach such as English, Drama Studies, and Functional Skills in Literacy, and perhaps Creative Writing. So far, my PGCE has focussed mainly on Performing Arts and Functional Skills but as part of my CPD, I am hoping to work more on other areas of study in order to teach.
Ultimately, I wish to teach at HE level which will require a Masters level degree. To this end, I am hoping to find employment in a college that already has or is aiming to progress to having BA degrees, either in full or in part, for its students. I hope to gain access and experience in teaching at a higher level so that my experience in teaching broadens. I hope in a few years to begin and complete my Masters in either Drama or English, the decision to be made at a later date. On completion I shall look into teaching at a University.
In order to add to my current knowledge base, I am looking into taking a part time course either Business Studies or Management skills as this is an area in which I am very keep for my personal development. I know that many colleges offer these qualifications for their staff, as they are key skills that they can use in their establishment’s development.
Overall, I am looking for a job in the South West where I may teach in Performing Arts and other subjects alongside continuing my personal skills and development both for my own advancement in my career and for the benefit of the college in which I am teaching.
Here’s hoping something will appear soon!
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