Sessional Art & Design Lecturer

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MidKent College is seeking a Sessional Art & Design Lecturer to teach across a range of courses at their Medway Campus. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine art, textiles, and fashion, with a passion for inspiring students through effective teaching strategies. This role involves delivering high-quality education and engaging in various academic responsibilities to support student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine art, textiles, and fashion design.
• Ability to design and assess creative study programmes.
• Passionate about inspiring students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assess student work.
• Manage course activities and student recruitment.
• Engage in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

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Sessional Art & Design Lecturer, Medway, Kent, GB

Client: MidKent College

Location: Medway, Kent, GB, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a844a66e1800

Job Views: 2

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

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Description

Sessional Lecture in Art & Design (Fine Art, Textiles & Fashion)

Due to growth in applications at MidKent College Medway Campus and Medway School of Arts in The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, we are looking to recruit several Art and Design lecturers to teach across a range of courses from L1 to L5 on Foundation Degree / HND Programmes. We require a diverse range of skills, to facilitate our growing number of courses from fine art, fashion design, graphics, and digital media.

We are seeking candidates from fine art, textiles, and fashion design backgrounds with the ability to design, deliver, and assess high-quality creative study programmes across our FE and HE courses at Medway School of Art and MKC Medway Campus, focusing on fine art, textiles, and fashion, including skills in pattern cutting and fashion design. You should be passionate about inspiring and motivating students through outstanding teaching and learning strategies that challenge and stretch students to excel.

Ideal candidates will be highly skilled, experienced academic practitioners with industry experience and/or postgraduate degrees in their subject areas. A passion for teaching and developing students’ employability skills within their field is essential.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

The following is an indication of the main priorities expected for this role, as directed by the Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director, and is not exhaustive:

1. Deliver high-quality teaching according to College standards, preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, developing curricula, and assessing student work. Maintain a positive learning environment, ensuring safeguarding, equal opportunities, and health and safety standards are met.
2. Manage day-to-day course activities, including communication, timetable management, providing cover, and coordinating work experience and enrichment activities. Liaise with relevant departments to ensure compliance and consistency across sites.
3. Assist with student recruitment, enrolment procedures, and induction programs to ensure proper registration and onboarding.
4. Conduct regular meetings with students to set and review SMART targets, support UCAS applications, and address pastoral needs, collaborating with college services as needed.
5. Monitor attendance and academic progress, report on retention and achievement, and implement action plans where necessary.
6. Promote English and Maths provision within courses, monitoring attendance and progress.
7. Participate in meetings, parent evenings, marketing events, and college committees, assisting with event planning and reporting.
8. Collaborate with colleagues to develop courses, training methods, and materials, and participate in CPD and peer observation. Mentor new lecturers as required.
9. Support departmental administration, including attendance recording, reporting, and managing the college’s VLE.
10. Engage in quality assurance activities, including verification, moderation, and course reviews.

Lecturers on SPS points 5–8 will additionally:

1. Undertake internal verification, moderation, and standardisation.
2. Coordinate and monitor action plans from SAR, observations, and reviews.
3. Assist with resource management and staffing.
4. Support curriculum and quality issues with the Head of Department.
5. Monitor UCAS references and liaise with Higher Education Institutions.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the full application form, including:

• A comprehensive employment history from the end of full-time education, explaining any gaps.
• Details of relevant education and qualifications.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. This process helps maintain safety and care standards for children and young people.

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A GOOD local College for Maidstone and Medway

Every year, over 6,000 students from Medway, Maidstone, and beyond choose MidKent College. Our campuses in Maidstone and Medway offer excellent vocational facilities, social zones, and a University Centre in Maidstone. In September 2024, we opened Medway School of Arts in Chatham’s Historic Dockyard.

All campuses are continually invested in to provide excellent learning environments. We have been delivering high-quality technical training and apprenticeships for over 100 years. In October 2024, Ofsted rated the College as 'Good'.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. All staff undergo background checks, including enhanced DBS checks, and must demonstrate compliance with safeguarding policies.

Our recruitment process aligns with the DBS Code of Practice. The role may involve unsupervised access to vulnerable groups, and applicants must disclose relevant cautions or convictions unless protected.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, guaranteeing interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, and supporting flexible working arrangements.