Lecturer In Art and Design

West Suffolk College; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Canteen

Staff development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Art and Design. 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week, 52 weeks) to develop and deliver Level 3 and Level 4 courses across art, design and digital pathways.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Art & Design or related field, have strong digital skills and experience teaching; knowledge of creative technologies is desirable. Ability to inspire students and bridge academic learning with professional practice is

Qualifications

• Degree in Art & Design or related field.
• Strong digital skills; expertise in creative technologies desirable.
• Previous teaching experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Level 3 and Level 4 courses across art, design and digital pathways.
• Bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice.
• Foster an engaging learning environment to support student success.

Skills

Teaching experience

Digital skills

Creative technologies

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art & Design

Job description

Lecturer In Art and Design

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 19 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds
• 0.6 FTE - 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Art and Design Lecturer to join our innovative, multi-disciplinary team. This exciting opportunity involves the development and delivery of Level 3 and Level 4 courses across a variety of art, design, and digital pathways. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the creative industries and a passion for providing students with industry-relevant knowledge and experiences, helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice.

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and creative individual with a degree in Art & Design or a related field. The successful candidate will possess strong digital skills, with expertise in creative technologies being highly desirable. As a motivated team player, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high professional standards while inspiring students. Previous teaching experience is essential, and your ability to build positive relationships and foster an engaging learning environment will be key to ensuring student success.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.