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University of the Arts London (UAL) is inviting experienced art and design teachers to shape the future of creative minds. If you are passionate about fostering creativity and innovation, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of art and design education, enriching the lives of children and young people.

Future Creatives is a growing programme within UAL Short Courses. Our aim is to deliver engaging, high-quality art and design courses for children and young people (7–11 primary and 11-17 secondary). Future Creative classes predominantly run in the summer across multiple locations in and out of London, taking place during school holidays. We require experienced teachers to contribute to our vibrant educational community. We are currently recruiting for teachers in Cambridge.

Dates for Summer 2025 Art and Design Workshops are:

• 28th – 31st July 2025, Monday - Thursday, 09:30 – 12:00; 18th – 21st August 2025, Monday – Thursday, 13:30 – 16:30

About you

You will be able to plan and deliver an inclusive block of sessions that will develop and engage learners. You will enjoy incorporating your own specialism and style and have a good understanding of the art and design curriculum (key stages 2, 3, and 4). A teaching qualification, along with previous experience of teaching students of this age, is essential. You will be confident working independently to support students with different learning needs and be skilled at creating a dynamic and inclusive environment in which to learn. You will have excellent organisational skills, including management of materials, and be prepared to take safeguarding training.

Application process

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is inviting experienced art and design teachers to shape the future of creative minds. If you are passionate about fostering creativity and innovation, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of art and design education, enriching the lives of children and young people.

Future Creatives is a growing programme within UAL Short Courses. Our aim is to deliver engaging, high-quality art and design courses for children and young people (7–11 primary and 11-17 secondary). Future Creative classes predominantly run in the summer across multiple locations in and out of London, taking place during school holidays. We require experienced teachers to contribute to our vibrant educational community. We are currently recruiting for teachers in Cambridge.

Dates for Summer 2025 Art and Design Workshops are:

About you

You will be able to plan and deliver an inclusive block of sessions that will develop and engage learners. You will enjoy incorporating your own specialism and style and have a good understanding of the art and design curriculum (key stages 2, 3, and 4). A teaching qualification, along with previous experience of teaching students of this age, is essential. You will be confident working independently to support students with different learning needs and be skilled at creating a dynamic and inclusive environment in which to learn. You will have excellent organisational skills, including management of materials, and be prepared to take safeguarding training.

Application process

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Stages involved in the process: Application, Shortlisting, Interview Q&A, Presentation, Onboarding.

As part of your application, you will need to write a supporting statement in no more than 1,500 words that covers the competencies that can be found in the person specification.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a Scheme of Work (SOW) for an existing course.

We recommend applying early, as the application deadline may be moved forward if a sufficient number of applications are received. The deadline for applications is the 3rd of November. Interviews are scheduled to take place online tentatively between 25-29 November.

For general enquiries or to request reasonable adjustments such as extended time, pre-interview tech checks, assistance during interview, etc., please contact our support team.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
Flexible and dynamic working options available from the first day
Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient, and day-case treatment
Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Smart Pension scheme for a greener future
Free places on creative evening and weekend courses, opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions
In-house training and development, including elective Apprenticeships
Interest-free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care, and much more

We are UAL Short Courses

UAL Short Courses (UALSC) is part of the University’s department of Academic Enterprise, which leads the University of the Arts London’s commercial educational operations. There are 100 staff and 1,500 hourly paid staff in Academic Enterprise. Its mission is to increase the income generated by the University from non-core teaching and research activities. It includes several successful business operations including UAL Short Courses Ltd, AE International (English Language preparation and Study Abroad), as well as UALAT.

Our culture

UAL Short Courses is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a workplace where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibilities.