A highly motivated professional with extensive experience in education and learning development. They have a strong background in curriculum design, workshop delivery, and academic support across various levels. With a PhD in modern art and an MA in Teaching English as an Additional Language, they possess specialised knowledge to enhance learning experiences. Their proactive collaboration with academic staff to align teaching materials and their research on pedagogical developments demonstrate a commitment to improving educational outcomes. Their diverse international experience and focus on student-centered support position them well for an L&D role.

Exposure includes:

  • Planning & teaching workshops on study skills across a range of arts courses, from FE to Postgraduate, including reading strategies, note-taking, research methods, academic and reflective writing, time management, referencing, editing and proof-reading.
  • Conducting independent research (and completing a PhD), both in my own areas of interest, and on work-related pedagogical developments.
  • Collaborating with academic staff, library and collections (including the digitalisation unit) to align teaching materials and delivery with different course curricula.
  • Designing, carrying out and reporting results for research projects on academic practice, to improve pedagogic delivery.
  • Communicating with other professional services, such as the counsellors, learning disability support, financial advisors, IT, immigration and visas, accommodation etc. to address issues students may be struggling with.
  • In-house training on GDPR, Health and Safety, and other administrative systems

Qualifications:

University of Arts, PhD

School of Education, University, PGCE Modules

University, Bachelor of Arts

Centre of Applied Linguistics, University, Master of Arts

Teacher Training International, TEFL Certification

 

Software knowledge:

Microsoft Office Software Including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, etc.

 

Notice period: Available to start from August 2025

Candidate Ref: 84932

 

To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:

Lillie Coxon – 01252 718777

Email – Lillie.coxon@howett-thorpe.co.uk