Art & Design Course Leader (Tutor)

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes

Generous holiday plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

On-site nursery

Free eye tests

Staff discounts

Staff development days

Job summary

Burton and South Derbyshire College is inviting applications for a Course Leader in Art and Design to lead Level 1 and Level 2 programmes and contribute to Level 3 teaching. The post requires a dedicated educator with industry or practitioner experience and the ability to inspire creativity.

You will deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, develop stimulating learning opportunities, and work with a supportive team to help students reach their full potential and progress into

Qualifications

• Lead Level 1 and Level 2 Art and Design programmes.
• Teach on Level 3 courses when required.
• Commitment to outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Lead Level 1 and Level 2 Art and Design programmes and contribute to Level 3 teaching.
• Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across the curriculum.
• Develop stimulating learning opportunities to enhance student skills and creativity.
• Prepare students for progression into further study, employment and the creative industries.

Skills

Course leadership

Teaching

Curriculum development

Industry experience

Education

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Job description

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £28,870 - £36,590

Town Centre Campus, Burton on Trent

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring Course Leader for Level 1 and 2 Art and Design to join our highly successful department.

As Course Leader, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, contributing to excellence across the curriculum through innovative and engaging practice. You will create stimulating learning opportunities that enable all students to develop their skills, confidence and creativity, supporting them to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will lead our Level 1 and Level 2 Art and Design programmes, while also contributing to teaching on Level 3 courses. You will bring current and relevant industry or practitioner experience, ensuring students benefit from contemporary knowledge and an understanding of the creative sector.

Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will help develop and enhance students' specialist artistic and creative digital skills, preparing them for progression into further study, employment and careers within the creative industries.

We are looking for a passionate educator with the ability to teach a range of traditional art and design disciplines, including:

• Drawing
• Painting
• 3D art and design
• Ceramics
• Experience of teaching or applying creative digital skills would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of artists and designers within a vibrant and ambitious curriculum area.

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

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
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• 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
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount 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 is 12 noon, Thursday 17th September 2026.