Associate Lecturer in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Creative Digital Skills, British Academy [...]

British Academy of Jewellery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewelry education institution located in Central London seeks an Associate Lecturer in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Creative Digital Skills. The role involves delivering innovative digital curricula and fostering a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, expertise in CAD software, and strong teaching experience. This permanent position offers a salary between £30,000 and £37,000 FTE, along with professional development opportunities in a flexible environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject area required; postgraduate preferred.
• Expertise in CAD software pertinent to jewellery design.
• Experience in professional digital practice or research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching in CAD and creative digital technologies.
• Develop inclusive and innovative curricula responsive to digital practices.
• Provide pastoral support and monitor student progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational capabilities

Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies

Experience working with emerging digital technologies

Teaching and assessment experience

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Postgraduate qualification (desired)

Tools

CAD software

Computer-aided manufacturing tools

Job description

Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006

Associate Lecturer in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Creative Digital Skills

Central London

With a mission to provide an environment where creativity is nurtured, innovation is encouraged, and sustainability is practiced, for more than two decades the British Academy of Jewellery has been providing pioneering training and inspiration to the next generation of jewellers, entrepreneurs and creatives of all abilities and backgrounds in London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leicester. During this time, we’ve grown from a small school set up beneath a jewellery shop to a respected, world‑class institution offering accredited courses. With a new Principal and Board of Governors, the Academy has a reinvigorated sense of purpose and is entering an exciting new stage in its development.

About the Role

We are seeking a forward‑thinking Associate Lecturer in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Creative Digital Skills to join our BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production Course. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative digital practitioner who is passionate about teaching, emerging technologies, and contemporary jewellery practice.

You will play a key role in developing and delivering innovative digital curricula, fostering technical and creative excellence, and ensuring our students gain the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Working collaboratively within a dynamic course team, you will help shape the course vision, contribute to research and knowledge exchange, and expand the courses digital capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching in CAD, digital design, and creative technologies.
• Develop curricula that push boundaries, promote diversity, and respond to emerging digital practices.
• Provide effective academic and pastoral support, monitoring attendance and progress.
• Conduct rigorous formative and summative assessments aligned with Academy standards.
• Maintain and grow your subject expertise through active scholarship and engagement with contemporary debates.
• Contribute to course planning, quality monitoring, and enhancement activities across the Academy.
• Ensure the curriculum remains current, relevant, and responsive to student needs.
• Support recruitment, admissions processes, and maintain accurate student records.
• Promote a culture of digital innovation across the Course and wider Academy community.
• Build partnerships with industry, peers, and external organisations, contributing to knowledge exchange and professional engagement.
• Enhance cross‑course collaborations and support activities that enrich student learning and graduate outcomes.
• Participate in pedagogic inquiry, teaching development, and curriculum decolonisation initiatives.
• Engage students in feedback processes and help address issues collaboratively.
• Contribute to events, exhibitions, research, and other activities that raise the profile of the subject and Academy.

Person Specification

• Specialist Knowledge
• Degree in a relevant subject area (postgraduate qualification desired).
• Expertise in digital design and CAD software relevant to jewellery.
• Strong understanding of jewellery production using computer‑aided manufacturing tools.
• Experience in research and / or professional digital practice.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt for diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational, planning, and teamwork capabilities.
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies and the ability to innovate digital learning experiences.
• Ability to generate creative solutions and apply research to teaching practice.
• Teaching and assessment experience in Higher Education.
• Experience working with emerging digital technologies in a creative or academic context.
• Use of diverse software in jewellery or related design practice.
• Evidence of collaboration, partnership building, or knowledge exchange activities.
• Experience addressing awarding gaps, curriculum decolonisation, or wider sector debates (desirable).

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for professional development within an innovative, supportive environment.
• Salary: £30,000–£37,000 FTE
• Contract: Permanent

This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Applicants must declare all unspent convictions and any spent convictions not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2020).

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to us by using the application form below.