Art & Design Lecturer

Teaching Vacancies; Redhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits: pension schemes

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Spa and Salon discounts

Job summary

East Surrey College is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Art & Design to join the curriculum team. You will plan and deliver engaging learning programmes, support students to achieve their full potential, and contribute to the ongoing development of our Art & Design provision.

You will work with learners throughout their journey, providing high‑quality teaching, assessment, tutorial support and guidance on a 0.8 FTE basis (four days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

Qualifications

• Art & Design qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Teaching qualification at Level 3 or above, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience teaching in a relevant subject area.
• Knowledge of current developments within Further Education.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning programmes in Art & Design.
• Support students to achieve their full potential through teaching and tutorials.
• Contribute to development of Art & Design provision and curriculum.
• Provide high‑quality teaching, assessment and guidance to learners.

Skills

Art & Design

Teaching experience

FE knowledge

Learner experience focus

Education

Level 4+ Art & Design qualification

Teaching qualification (Level 3+ or willing to work towards)

Experience teaching in FE

Knowledge of FE developments

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of creative professionals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Art & Design to join our growing curriculum team at East Surrey College. In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging learning programmes, support students to achieve their full potential, and contribute to the continued development of our Art & Design provision. You will work with learners throughout their journey, providing high‑quality teaching, assessment, tutorial support and guidance. This is a 0.8 FTE position, working four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

The successful candidate must have:

• Art & Design or equivalent qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Teaching qualification at Level 3 or above, or willingness to work towards one within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience teaching or delivering training within a relevant subject area.
• Knowledge of current developments within Further Education.
• A commitment to delivering an outstanding learner experience

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We therefore encourage early applications. Due to the volume of applications received, we may not be able to contact all unsuccessful candidates.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adult sand expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus' are smoke‑free zones.

As part of our pre‑employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

What the college offers its staff

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.