Art & Design Lecturer - Creative Teaching & Professional Growth

The Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Teacher's Pension

Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Lecturer in Art and Design at The Bedford Sixth Form to deliver high‑quality Art & Design teaching across programmes, delivering engaging schemes of work and ensuring robust assessment and progression for learners. We value safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous development.

The role requires a degree in a creative subject with a PGCE, and experience across Levels 1–3 with commitment to assessor/verifier qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in a creative subject with PGCE and recent experience teaching Levels 1–3; committed to assessor/verifier qualifications.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and assessment; support diverse learners and drive positive outcomes across programmes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Art/Design with commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive learning environments.
• Excellent communication, organisation and collaboration; meet deadlines and build relationships across college.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across Art & Design programmes with industry experience.
• Develop schemes of work and engaging learning materials; contribute to curriculum development.
• Assess, verify and monitor learner work and progress; maintain accurate records.
• Provide tutorials and tailored learner support; promote engagement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to marketing, recruitment and enrichment activities; uphold safeguarding and CPD standards.

Skills

Art & Design teaching

Curriculum planning

Student support

Inclusion & equality

Communication & collaboration

Education

Degree in creative subject with PGCE

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Lecturer in Art and Design at The Bedford Sixth Form to deliver high‑quality Art & Design teaching across programmes, delivering engaging schemes of work and ensuring robust assessment and progression for learners. We value safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous development.

The role requires a degree in a creative subject with a PGCE, and experience across Levels 1–3 with commitment to assessor/verifier qualifications.