Part-time Hourly Paid Lecturer - Art & Media

East Lancashire Learning Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Art & Media to join their Creative & Digital Team. This role involves teaching, developing course resources, and conducting assessments for students. Suitable candidates should hold relevant qualifications and a passion for education. The position offers varied hours, up to 24 per week, and eligibility for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, along with health and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve this within three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the Creative & Digital team, delivering effective learning.
• Develop and share resources for the course/subject.
• Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities.

Skills

Teaching

Resource development

Student assessment

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4

Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject

Willingness to achieve a teaching qualification

Job description

Part-time Hourly Paid Lecturer - Art & Media

Salary: £27.89 per hour
Hours: Varied - maximum of 24 per week
Weeks Per Year: 38 per year
Contract Type: Casual
Site: Nelson & Colne College
Closing Date: Midnight - Sunday 1 February 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 12 February 2026

Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary

Our Organisation

Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for highly motivated part‑time hourly paid Lecturer in Art & Media to join our close‑knit Creative & Digital Team on a part‑time hourly paid basis.

You will become part of a highly skilled staff network, who are passionate about raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy. We actively encourage the development and growth of our staff, from our internal 'Be Phenomenal' programme to building relationships with local stakeholders and developing opportunities for staff and students.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson & Colne College but may be required to travel across sites.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification.

If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College’s Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. You can find out more about what it is like to teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job. Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more.

What You Will Be Doing

• Teaching within the Creative & Digital team, delivering effective learning for students
• Develop and share resources for the course/subject
• Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities
• Complete required assessment and Internal verification duties in relation to student assignments

What We Are Looking For

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject
• Recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment
• A higher degree or advanced qualification

What We Offer in Return

• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on‑site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

How to Apply

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online. Website: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/
Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team [email protected]

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
*Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.