Lecturer in Art & Design

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Salisbury seeks a Lecturer in Art & Design to inspire, teach, and assess students in various creative disciplines. This part-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £29,294 to £40,814 annually, depending on skills and qualifications. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and professional experience in a creative field. Join a supportive team and help shape the future generation of artists and designers while enjoying generous benefits such as a pension scheme and extensive holiday allowance.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance: 37 days paid annual leave

College Closure & Wellbeing Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development

Discounted meals and services

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in a creative field such as fine art, design, illustration, media, photography, textiles or craft.
• Current knowledge of industry techniques, materials, digital tools and creative processes.
• A teaching qualification is welcome, but support will be provided to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess learners across a range of Art & Design programmes.
• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical sessions in various areas such as drawing, digital media, and photography.
• Support students in developing strong creative portfolios and professional skills.
• Inspire students to explore, experiment and develop confidence in their practice.

Education

Relevant Art, Design or Creative Industry qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Lecturer in Art & Design

Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you a creative professional with a passion for inspiring others? Do you want to share your artistic expertise, guide emerging talent and enjoy a role that offers both stability and creative freedom?

Whether you’re an experienced lecturer or a practising artist/designer ready to step into teaching this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of creative practitioners. Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your industry knowledge to a welcoming supportive team where your creativity can truly make an impact.

What We Offer

Salary : 29294 - 40814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type : Part Time 30 hours per week (Monday – Thursday) 52 weeks per year

• Teachers Pension Scheme: secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 37 days paid annual leave (pro rata) + 8 bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2‑week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme: confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On‑Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts: savings on retail, travel, tech and more
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme: save money and stay active
• Professional Development: fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Additional Perks: discounted meals, hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A creative stable role designed to help you grow and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Teach and assess learners across a range of Art & Design programmes.
• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical sessions in areas such as drawing, digital media, design, graphics, textiles, photography or other specialisms.
• Support students in developing strong creative portfolios and professional skills.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism and learner wellbeing.
• Inspire students to explore, experiment and develop confidence in their practice.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant Art, Design or Creative Industry qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Strong professional experience in a creative field such as fine art, design, illustration, media, photography, textiles or craft.
• Current knowledge of industry techniques, materials, digital tools and creative processes.
• A teaching qualification is welcome, but if you don’t yet have one we will well support you to achieve it while you work.

Why Become a Lecturer

• A healthier work‑life balance.
• A stable inspiring role beyond industry pressures.
• The chance to shape future artists and designers.
• A meaningful career where your influence is seen in every sketchbook, portfolio and project.
• Continue your creative journey while helping others begin theirs.

Inspire the next generation of creatives

If you’re ready for a secure, fulfilling and transformative new chapter we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing Date : Thursday 8th January 2026

Please note :

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the children’s barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

The Company

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury and Lackham which specialise in land‑based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full‑time, part‑time and university‑level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK’s first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programmes.

Testimonials

• Lily Raynor‑Blundell – Head of Faculty, Engineering, Automotive and Motorsport
• Tiffany Maxwell – Executive Assistant
• Arvil Pogson‑Davis – Health & Safety Manager

Documents

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• HR Administration
• Accomodation
• Advocacy
• Bid Management
• Maintenance Engineering

Employment Type : Part‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary: 29294 – 40814