Lecturer A - Art & Design

Bolton College; Bolton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bolton seeks a creative and dedicated Lecturer in Arts and Design to inspire students through high-quality teaching. You will develop and deliver a range of creative programmes while collaborating with colleagues to maintain academic standards. The role requires relevant qualifications and experience in the higher education sector, alongside a commitment to supporting student success and progression. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape future designers.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification required.
• Experience in teaching art and design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching across creative programmes.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and course development.
• Support students in developing technical skills.

Skills

Teaching a range of art and design disciplines

Curriculum planning

Student support in developing skills

Quality assurance collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Lecturer A – Arts and Design

37 hours per week

£31,200 - £34,715 per annum

Bolton College is seeking an ambitious, creative, and enthusiastic Lecturer in Arts and Design to join our flourishing Art and Design team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support the next generation of designers through high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across a range of vocational and academic programmes.

Desired Qualifications

• A relevant degree (or equivalent)
• A teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Successful experience of teaching a range of art and design disciplines such as painting, drawing, textiles, fashion or digital art in the FE sector across a variety of levels (L1-3).
• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment in the Arts educational sector to a high standard.
• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment in the Arts educational sector to a high standard.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across a range of creative programmes
• Contribute to curriculum planning, course development, and enrichment activities
• Support students in developing technical skills, creative confidence, and professional portfolios
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of quality assurance and learner success
• Help learners achieve their full potential while promoting progression to higher education or employment in the creative industries.

As an individual you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

An application pack can be downloaded from our website by accessing (www.boltoncollege.ac.uk), by email request to: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Interview Date: 13th January 2026

Job Ref: 069-26