Fine Art Lecturer

Chichester College Group; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative further education college seeks a visionary Lecturer to lead the BA (Hons) Fine Art programme. This exciting role involves shaping the curriculum to remain relevant and cutting-edge, fostering creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration among students. With a commitment to student success and professional development, you will inspire a diverse student body in a vibrant and inclusive environment. The college offers a supportive atmosphere and excellent staff benefits, making it a fantastic place to advance your career in arts education.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme

40 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Fine Art practice and Higher Education teaching.
• Strong commitment to student success and employability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and development of the Fine Art programme.
• Inspire students and staff to explore contemporary art practices.

Skills

Fine Art practice

Higher Education teaching

Curriculum development

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Level 6 qualification in Fine Art

Job description

Location: Northbrook College, part of the Chichester College Group
Salary: Pro rata of £26,716 - £41,659 per annum (i.e. £16,029.60 - £24,995.40)
Work Pattern: 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Northbrook College is seeking a visionary Lecturer to take our BA (Hons) Fine Art programme in bold new directions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative practitioner and educator to shape the future of Fine Art education.

As Course Lead, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development, and delivery of our HE Fine Art programme. You will ensure that our curriculum remains cutting-edge, relevant, and responsive to contemporary artistic practices and critical discourse. With a passion for experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, you will inspire students and staff alike to push the boundaries of Fine Art.

We have developed a course with a focus on contemporary and future-facing art practices including new and emerging technologies, materials, and critical perspectives and need an individual who can take these forward.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious individual with:

• A background in Fine Art practice, with a Level 6 qualification in a related subject
• Experience in Higher Education teaching, assessing and curriculum development and quality assurance: including course development and curriculum design
• A commitment to student success, employability, and professional development.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Innovative and creative in meeting the needs of learners

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Teachers Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including back to industry days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

At Northbrook, we're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Our college is a hub of creativity, innovation, and academic excellence, dedicated to preparing students for success in their future endeavours'.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview

If you are an ambitious and forward-thinking arts educator ready to take our Fine Art course in new and exciting directions, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: 2 June 2025
Interview date: Week of 9 June 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.