0.5 Lecturer in Art & Design (Fixed Term until 31 July 2026)

New College Durham; Framwellgate Moor; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK college is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Art & Design to develop and deliver Level 3 courses. You'll collaborate with a creative team and inspire students to achieve their potential while enjoying benefits like hybrid working and professional development opportunities. Suitable candidates should have a strong background in Art & Design, exciting teaching methods, and the ability to engage creatively with students. This role emphasizes innovative approaches and student success in the creative industries.

Benefits

Hybrid working for greater work/life balance

Free car parking

Option to buy extra holidays

Reduced price for gym and beauty treatments

Training and support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Art & Design or equivalent experience.
• Passion for art, design, and creative education.
• Ability to create a dynamic curriculum experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, develop, and coordinate Level 3 Art & Design provision.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student learning.
• Support students to develop conceptual thinking and technical skills.

Skills

Strong Art & Design background

Experience in creative fields (Interiors, Fashion, etc.)

Innovative teaching approaches

Ability to inspire students

Job description

If you are looking to further your career at a groundbreaking and award‑winning College, we’d love to hear from you!

New College Durham Offers:

• Hybrid working for greater work/life balance
• Free car parking
• Option to buy extra holidays
• Reduced price for gym and beauty treatments
• Training, support and the opportunity to develop your professional skills.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring, and innovative Lecturer in Art & Design to join our School of Creative and Service Industries on a fixed term basis, part‑time contract. This role will focus on the delivery, development, and coordination of our Level 3 Art & Design provision, ensuring high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment that enables students to explore, experiment, and achieve their full creative potential.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Art, Graphics, and wider Creative team to design and deliver a dynamic curriculum experience that reflects contemporary industry practice. This includes supporting learners to develop strong conceptual thinking, technical skills across a range of traditional and digital disciplines, and a professional attitude that prepares them for progression to Higher Education, apprenticeships, or employment within the creative and cultural industries.

We welcome applicants with a strong Art & Design background, and particularly value experience or working knowledge of the wider creative fields such as Interiors, Fashion, Textiles, Fashion Retail, Illustration, or other design‑focused disciplines. While these areas are not essential, an appreciation of how they connect into broader creative practice will enrich the curriculum and enhance students’ understanding of pathways across the creative sector.

You will be passionate about art, design, and creative education, bringing energy, curiosity, and innovative teaching approaches to the studio environment. With a strong belief in the transformative power of creativity, you will inspire students to take bold creative risks, develop their portfolios, and build the confidence and industry‑informed behaviours they need for the next stage of their creative journey.

For more information on this role please contact the hiring manager; Si Chambers at [e-mail]

Staff who are new to teaching in FE may be eligible for the Levelling up premium payment for FE teachers here at New College Durham; please check GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for more details.

New College Durham is a great place to work. It is a high performing and financially outstanding college. We are continually investing in new facilities and resources to benefit our students, such as our new development, T.H.E HUB.

NCD is one of the leading Further Education colleges in the North East and continues to be at the forefront of new initiatives, being one of the few colleges in the North East to offer all the new T‑Level programmes.

We focus on providing training and education that creates the best outcomes for our students, giving them the edge in their chosen industry.

New College Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.

We pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students, to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks.

Before applying for a role with New College Durham it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a person who is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please see below; DBS code of practice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note that Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) will not be accepted.