The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) is the National Conservatoire of Wales providing pioneering performance-based training to over 800 of the most talented actors, musicians, stage technicians, scenic designers and arts managers from more than 40 countries. It is also one of Cardiff's most popular arts venues hosting over 500 public performances each year. It is based at the stunning landmark building in the heart of Cardiff, overlooking beautiful, urban parkland just a 5-minute walk to the city centre. Its reputation is built on excellence, and it attracts the very best talent.
With a distinctive and distinguished track record of 70 years in professional training in Music and Drama, including being rated top UK drama school in the Guardian League tables several times in the last few years, the College has in the last decade established itself as a major cultural institution in Wales, with outstanding premises, pioneering industry partnerships, and a vibrant events programme. The College nurtures the next generations of contemporary professionals, who are industry-ready for international careers.
We are an inclusive space for everyone and a community thriving on respect and celebrating difference. Our reputation is built on excellence by supporting our employees to develop the highest level of talents and skills.
We are seeking an experienced and successful practitioner to provide Specialist One to One Study Support to neurodiverse and disabled students across all music and drama degree programmes who are in receipt of Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA).
The successful candidate will have specialised teaching qualification/s, and will be a member of a suitable professional body. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, remain calm, think clearly, and act decisively in difficult situations; they will also exhibit a pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude, while working within confidentiality legislation and with discretion. The candidate will have excellent organisational skills, excellent written and spoken communication skills and excellent IT skills. They will also have demonstratable experience using assistive technology,
Based at Cardiff, and on a remote basis due to Covid-19, this role will provide you with an opportunity to utilise your range of skills as a specialist disability practitioner. This is a permanent, part time role. You will be required to work 18.5 hours per week for 35 weeks* of the year. On average there will be 13 hours of taught time each week.
*academic term time only
We offer a number of employee benefits including an excellent pension scheme and operate a flexible working system.
If you are a successful external candidate for this position, you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. If you are an internal candidate, you may be able to continue to be employed by your existing USW Group employer.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Kate Williams @ StudentServices@rwcmd.ac.uk
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