Art and Design Course Leader (Tutor) - maternity cover, Part Time

Burton and South Derbyshire College; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking an inspiring Art and Design Course Leader for maternity cover. This part-time role involves leading Level 1 and 2 courses, alongside some teaching at Level 3. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching and learning in a well-respected department, offering competitive salaries and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Generous holiday plans

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working policies

Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Excellent staff training programme

On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Access to our onsite gym

Staff discounts at fine dining and salon

Employee of the Month recognition

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher of Art and Design.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Course leader for Level 1 and 2 Art and Design.
• Deliver high quality teaching across various levels.
• Create effective learning opportunities through innovative practice.

Skills

Traditional art & design skills

Digital skills

Education

Qualified to Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Art and Design Course Leader (Tutor)
Maternity Cover, Fixed Term up to 1 year
Part time, 31.45 hours per week
£23,399 - £27,958 per annum (£29,249 - £34,948 pro rata)
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Art and Design as a maternity cover for up to one year.

In this role, you will be course leader for level 1 and 2 Art and Design, you'll contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning through innovative and excellent practice within an exciting and specialist subject area. You will be expected to create effective and stimulating learning opportunities for all students through high quality teaching, learning and assessment.

You will deliver teaching and learning on all levels, course leading Level 1 and 2, with some hours on the Level 3 programmes in art and design and offer current and relevant industry/practitioner skills.

To work within a dedicated team and very successful school of Art, Design and Fashion to expand and develop specialist art, design skills alongside creative digital skills to meet the needs of employers and the creative sector.

You must be able to teach a range of specialist traditional art & design skills including drawing, painting, general 3D, ceramics, with some digital skills at an advantage.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

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Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is12 noon, Wednesday 9th July 2025 . Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.