Lecturer Art and Design

Hugh Baird; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Medicash

Staff benefits

Job summary

Hugh Baird College in Liverpool is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Arts & Design to deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Levels 1–3. The role is temporary until end of June 2027, 16 hours per week, with salary £33,990–£42,764 FTE (pro rata).

The college offers an Outstanding Ofsted rating, Teachers' Pension, Medicash, and a range of staff benefits, with a focus on learner progression and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Arts & Design or related discipline.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Assessor and/or Verifier Awards or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Arts & Design programmes.
• Assess and mark student work, providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Monitor learner progress and use assessment data to inform teaching.
• Create an engaging, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Supervise practical workshops, projects and industry-related learning activities.
• Develop curriculum intent documentation and schemes of learning.
• Develop relationships with employers and external stakeholders to enrich the learner experience.

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification in Arts & Design or related discipline

PGCE, Certificate in Education, or equivalent teaching qualification

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent

Assessor and/or Verifier Awards or equivalent qualification

Job description

Lecturer Art and Design

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Health, Creative Industries, Digital & Protective Services

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Reporting To: Fatou Jagne

Compensation: £33,990 - £42,764 / year

Description

Lecturer in Arts & Design

Hugh Baird College, Liverpool

Part-Time | Temporary approx until end of June 2027

16 hours per week Monday, Thursday, Friday

£33, 990 - £42,764 FTE (Pro Rata for Part-Time)

50 Days Annual Leave (Based on Full-Time Entitlement)

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

As a Lecturer in Arts & Design, you will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that enables learners to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress towards their chosen career pathways.

Working within our Health, Creative Industries & Protective Services provision, you will teach across a range of Arts & Design programmes, creating engaging learning experiences that motivate, challenge and inspire students.

A key aspect of this role is the ability and experience of delivering Arts & Design qualifications across Levels 1, 2 and 3, ensuring learners develop the creative, technical and professional skills required to progress into higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

You will play a key role in curriculum development, learner progress, pastoral support and the continuous improvement of our provision.

This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner or teacher who is passionate about creative education, committed to learner success and eager to contribute to an ambitious and forward-thinking college.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Arts & Design programmes.
• Deliver Arts & Design qualifications across Levels 1, 2 and 3.
• Develop curriculum intent documentation, schemes of learning and innovative teaching resources.
• Assess and mark student work, providing timely, constructive and developmental feedback.
• Monitor learner progress and use assessment data to inform teaching and improve outcomes.
• Create an engaging, safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes high expectations and positive behaviour.
• Supervise practical workshops, projects and industry-related learning activities.
• Support learners through effective pastoral guidance, identifying and referring students for additional support where appropriate.
• Utilise technology and the College's virtual learning environment to enhance learning and encourage independence.
• Maintain accurate records including registers, MarkBook and learner progress tracking systems.
• Participate in curriculum review, innovation and development activities to continuously improve provision.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, creative organisations and external stakeholders to enrich the learner experience.
• Participate in open events, admissions activities, parent evenings and learner recruitment events.
• Contribute to safeguarding, Prevent and the promotion of student wellbeing across the College.

Criteria

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Arts & Design or a related creative discipline.
• PGCE, Certificate in Education, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Assessor and/or Verifier Awards or equivalent qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

• Successful teaching experience across a range of levels, including Level 3 provision.
• Experience delivering Arts & Design qualifications across Levels 1, 2 and 3.
• Recent industry experience relevant to Arts, Design or the Creative Industries.
• Detailed knowledge of Arts & Design curriculum requirements, assessment and awarding body expectations.
• Understanding of learner progress measures and value-added methodologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining external partnerships to enhance teaching and learning.

Please see the attached person specification for the full criteria