Lecturer in Art & Design

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Stroud is offering an exciting part-time teaching position. The role encompasses classroom teaching, tutorials, and contributing to academic duties. A degree in a creative subject and a teaching qualification are essential. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave, and extensive professional development opportunities. This role presents a chance to impact learners' lives positively. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual leave entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Free car parking

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Subsidised onsite catering services

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or higher in a creative based subject.
• Full teaching qualification achieved.
• Ideally some teaching experience in an FE or HE environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all forms of pedagogic work, including classroom teaching.
• Complete all academic and pastoral duties such as assessments and course planning.
• Support the growth and development of the course and department.

Skills

Art and design methodology and process skills

Open minded, experimental and collaborative approach to creative work

Teaching experience in an FE or HE environment

Education

Degree or higher in a creative based subject

Full teaching qualification

Job description

SGS has an exciting opportunity at our Stroud campus!

Role Information

• Reference: REQ001385
• Location: Stroud Campus
• Salary: up to £41,076.00 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £32,860.80
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
• Teaching Hours: 29.6 hours per week (18 hours teaching Monday to Thursday + 11.6 hours admin)

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full‑Time Equivalent)
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• Employees can purchase a TOTUM card (formerly NUS Extra cards) as part of being a Students' Union affiliate member
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake all forms of pedagogic work, including classroom teaching, tutorial work, online and distance learning
• Contribute to, organise and complete all academic and pastoral duties such as assessments, unit delivery, tutorials and course planning
• Support the growth and development of the course and department

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or higher in a creative based subject
• Full teaching qualification achieved
• Art and design methodology and process skills
• Open minded, experimental and collaborative approach to creative work
• Ideally some teaching experience in an FE or HE environment

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects. Please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/ for more information.

Please apply online by: Wednesday 14th January 2026. Expected Interview Date: Friday 23rd January 2026. For enquiries please contact [email protected].

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.