Lecturer in Art and Design

Bath College; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath College is seeking a permanent full-time educator to join the Art and Design team. This role involves delivering Level 1, 2, and 3 courses focusing on Fashion and Textiles, Photography, and Graphic Design. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and teaching qualifications or willingness to achieve one, with a strong emphasis on practical application and industry standards. The position offers a supportive educational environment with ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days

Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)

Continuing Professional Development for all staff

Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus

Discounted treatments at the Academy

Qualifications

• A range of industry standard Art and Design qualifications and experiences.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• To deliver departmental requirements of core modules in line with the UAL specification.
• To support delivery across levels 1, 2 and 3 in a blended learning approach.
• To lead lessons using the Adobe suite and other creative techniques.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Art and Design Qualifications

Industry Experience

Education

Relevant Degree in Art and Design

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Department: ART - ART

Location: Bath, England

Compensation: £30,654 - £38,110 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

You will join the Art and Design team in the delivery of Level 1, 2 and 3 against the UAL framework. This will include areas that will be focused on Fashion and Textiles, photography, Art and Design and Graphic Design and the use of digital equipment and software being prominent within the teaching demand.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.


The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.



Key Responsibilities

• To deliver departmental requirements of core modules in line with the UAL specification.
• To Support the delivery across level’s 1, 2 and 3 across a range of disciplines within Art and Design against the UAL specifications.
• Be ready to delivery via a blended learning approach i.e. face-to-face and online (remote delivery via Microsoft Teams)
• To have the skillset and experience to lead lessons using the Adobe suite, as well as creative techniques across the disciplines of fine art, fashion and textiles, graphic design and photography.
• Producing sequenced schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning ensuring Ofsted Readiness.
• To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the course team.
• To communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students.
• Ensure that all students are well prepared for final major projects
• To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department and the College.
  

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Relevant Degree in Art and Design.
A range of industry standard Art and Design qualifications and experiences.
Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification).
GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock