Graphic Design Lecturer (Higher Education)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Eye-care vouchers

Pension scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Lecturer A in the Art & Design department to lead Higher Level Graphic Design courses, support Level 3 delivery, and guide students in building professional portfolios. The role includes shaping the HE offer, bringing live briefs from industry, and fostering industry partnerships.

The post emphasizes safeguarding, travel across college sites, and involvement in exhibitions and recruitment activities. A DBS check is required on appointment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience teaching Graphic Design or a closely related creative subject.
• Experience in Higher Education and/or Further Education.
• Experience helping students develop professional portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Act as course leader for the Higher Level courses.
• Teach primarily HE Graphic Design, with some Level 3 delivery.
• Help students develop strong creative portfolios and professional confidence.
• Bring contemporary Graphic Design practice into learning.
• Develop live briefs and professional projects with industry partners.
• Build relationships with designers, studios, agencies and creative organisations.
• Support students preparing for employment, freelance practice or further study.
• Maintain high expectations for attendance, engagement and professional standards.
• Assess work and give clear, constructive feedback.
• Strengthen progression from Level 3 into Higher Education.
• Contribute to developing the HE Graphic Design offer.
• Support exhibitions, end-of-year shows, open events and recruitment activity.

Skills

Graphic design knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Assessment skills

Education

Graphic Design degree or postgraduate qualification

Tools

DBS enhanced check

Job description

This Lecturer A post in the Art & Design department at Wigan & Leigh College makes the holder course leader for the Higher Level courses, on a permanent full-time basis. The work centres on teaching HE Graphic Design, with some Level 3, and helping students build portfolios, professional confidence and routes into employment, freelance work or further study. It stands out for its scope to shape the HE offer and bring live briefs, visiting practitioners and industry partnerships into the curriculum. The college arranges the enhanced DBS check on appointment.

What the job involves

• Act as course leader for the Higher Level courses
• Teach primarily HE Graphic Design, with some Level 3 delivery
• Help students develop strong creative portfolios and professional confidence
• Bring contemporary Graphic Design practice into learning
• Develop live briefs and professional projects with industry partners
• Build relationships with designers, studios, agencies and creative organisations
• Support students preparing for employment, freelance practice or further study
• Maintain high expectations for attendance, engagement and professional standards
• Assess work and give clear, constructive feedback
• Strengthen progression from Level 3 into Higher Education
• Contribute to developing the HE Graphic Design offer
• Support exhibitions, end-of-year shows, open events and recruitment activity

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related discipline
• Recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Experience

• Experience teaching Graphic Design or a closely related creative subject
• Experience in Higher Education and/or Further Education
• Experience supporting students to develop professional portfolios

Skills & knowledge

• Strong contemporary knowledge of Graphic Design and visual communication
• Current industry knowledge and professional awareness
• Strong communication, organisation and assessment skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Able to work across college sites and external locations
• Flexible, including supporting exhibitions, open events and wider Creative Arts activity
• Commitment to maintaining current professional and subject knowledge

Nice to have

• Professional Graphic Design experience or an active creative practice
• Strong industry relationships or networks

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave including bank holidays, depending on role
• Family-friendly leave policies
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Medicash healthcare plan and occupational health support
• Confidential counselling and Specsavers eye test vouchers
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard, Tusker Green Car Scheme and local and national discounts
• Ongoing professional development and leadership pathways