Casual Art Lecturer

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution based in Swindon is seeking creative individuals to lead engaging workshops in Art, Design, Media, or Performing Arts. This role involves delivering exciting sessions, providing short-notice cover, and inspiring students through practical activities. Ideal candidates will have strong practical skills in a creative discipline and a passion for teaching. This flexible position offers a chance to shape the next generation while coming from diverse creative backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and inspiring creativity.
• Flexibility and reliability for short notice sessions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and an inclusive learning space.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical workshops in your creative specialism.
• Provide cover to ensure continuity of teaching.
• Inspire learners through hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Skills

Strong practical skills in a creative discipline

Great organization and communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Relevant creative qualification

Job description

Are you a creative thinker who loves inspiring others? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, hands‑on artistic environments?

This flexible role is perfect for practising artists, designers, media creatives or performers who want to share their skills, lead engaging workshops, and support students across Art & Design, Media or Performing Arts. Whether you’re delivering an enrichment session, guiding students through a practical project, or stepping in for short‑notice cover, you’ll play a key part in shaping the next generation of creative talent.

This role is a casual role, and we are initially looking for two hours of support within Art & Design from January 2025 - June 2025. However there are opportunities to provide cover support in Art, Design, Performing Arts or Media.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver exciting, practical workshops in your creative specialism
• Provide short‑notice cover to ensure continuity of teaching
• Inspire learners through hands‑on activities, demonstrations and creative problem‑solving
• Adapt sessions to support students of different abilities and backgrounds
• Maintain an engaging, inclusive and safe learning environment
• Give constructive feedback to help students build skills and confidence

What we’re looking for:

• Strong practical skills in at least one creative discipline (Art, Design, Media or Performing Arts)
• A passion for teaching, supporting and inspiring young creatives
• Great organisation, communication and classroom management
• A relevant creative qualification (and ideally a teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one)
• Flexibility, reliability and confidence delivering sessions at short notice
• Commitment to safeguarding and creating an inclusive learning space

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.