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Bath College; Clandown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Art and Design lecturer to deliver a range of Level 1 to Level 3 qualifications. The role involves high-quality teaching, innovative approaches to learning, and fostering creativity in students while supporting their career paths. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and experience in the creative sector. Competitive benefits include 40 days of paid holiday, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement

Selfie Day

Contributory salary pension scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Discounted treatments at the Academy

Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering good or outstanding learning experiences.
• Understanding of digital media linked to teaching.
• Experience using a darkroom and analogue processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of teaching and learning.
• Support delivery across levels 1, 2 and 3 in Art and Design.
• Produce lesson plans and assessment materials.
• Monitor assessment processes in line with UAL specifications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Adobe Suite

Photography skills

Experience in teaching

Mentoring skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Art and Design

Teaching Qualification

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

Tools

Adobe Suite

Black and white darkroom

Photography studio equipment

Job description

Permanent contract, 30 or 37 hours per week (4 or 5 days possibly), 52 weeks per year Are you an Art and Design specialist looking to share your industry skills with the next generation of sector creatives? Do you already work in education and are looking for a new venture to share your skills and experience? Have you already gained experience in mentoring or training colleagues and new staff, which has ignited your passion for teaching and supporting others? An exciting opportunity has emerged to join our established Art and Design team to deliver a range of Level 1 to Level 3 qualifications. Bath College is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic lecturer with proven creative sector experience to join us in our journey to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment to young people. The College is excited to be able to offer this role. We are looking for someone that has knowledge and skills relevant to Art and Design to support our students in their chosen career path, or progression onto higher education and training. Bath College work in collaboration with a network of local sector professionals and practitioners to provide exciting opportunities for adults and young people. Focusing on the development of key employability skills to ensure successful careers in the creative sector. We are proud to have a team made up of skilled and experienced staff, that each bring with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise. We would love for you to join us if this is the right fit for you. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate proven experience of delivering good or outstanding learning experiences, striving to provide creative and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. You should demonstrate a good understanding of software linked to digital creation while having relevant practical skills. Adopting an innovative approach to supporting teaching, learning and assessment, you should be capable of providing highly specialist teaching across photography, whilst being proficient in the use of the Adobe Suite andDesign as well as experience of using a darkroom. You will also be responsible for reviewing progress, providing pastoral care, promoting employer engagement and the reputation of the College to aid further growth of provision. We welcome the opportunity to have an informal telephone conversation, or a tour of the college facilities prior to application and Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.,

• To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements.
• To deliver departmental requirements of core modules in line with the UAL specification.
• To support the delivery across levels 1, 2 and 3 across a range of disciplines within Art and Design against the UAL specifications.
• Be ready to deliver via a blended learning approach i.e. face‑to‑face and online (remote delivery via Microsoft Teams).
• To have the skillset and experience to lead lessons using the Adobe suite.
• Producing sequenced schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning ensuring Ofsted Readiness.
• To co‑coordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students' learning carried out by the course team.
• Relevant Degree in Art and Design.
• Teaching Qualification and / or experience of working in Further Education.
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Good experience of working in photography with the use of the Adobe Suite.
• Experience of using a black and white darkroom and analogue processes in photography.
• Experience of using a photography studio, including effective lighting to complete shoots.
• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part‑time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension).
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme.
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward.
• Subsidised cafés – at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short‑term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counsellor).
• The College offers an eye‑sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family‑friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that support a healthy work‑life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock. We pride ourselves on providing training for the region's future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.