Air-Dry Clay Lecturer — Flexible Hours

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD

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Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre invites applications for an Air-dry Clay Lecturer (Variable Hours) based at Salisbury Campus. This role delivers practical air-dry clay sessions to adult learners, plans engaging lessons, and assesses progress across college sites as needed.

We welcome practitioners with air-dry clay, modelling, sculpting or decorative craft experience who can inspire confidence and creativity. The position offers flexible hours with pay per hour and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in art, ceramics, sculpture, craft, design, or related subject.
• Strong practical knowledge of air-dry clay, clay modelling, sculpting, and decorative craft techniques.
• Experience creating clay-based artwork, sculptures, ornaments, or decorative objects.
• Knowledge of clay preparation, shaping, joining, drying, surface finishing, painting, and sealing techniques.
• Understanding of design principles including form, texture, colour, proportion, and composition.
• Ability to teach clearly and support learners of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging air-dry clay sessions across college sites.
• Introduce learners to air-dry clay principles, materials, tools, and finishing products.
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and resources for short courses.
• Teach hand-building, shaping, sculpting, texturing, joining techniques, and making decorative/functional pieces.
• Demonstrate drying, sanding, painting, sealing, and decorating workflows.

Skills

Air-dry clay

Clay modelling

Sculpting

Decorative crafts

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in art/ceramics/sculpture/design

Job description

Wiltshire College & University Centre invites applications for an Air-dry Clay Lecturer (Variable Hours) based at Salisbury Campus. This role delivers practical air-dry clay sessions to adult learners, plans engaging lessons, and assesses progress across college sites as needed.

We welcome practitioners with air-dry clay, modelling, sculpting or decorative craft experience who can inspire confidence and creativity. The position offers flexible hours with pay per hour and holiday entitlement.