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South Staffordshire College; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing and staff support

Job summary

South Staffordshire College is seeking an enthusiastic Art and Design Lecturer to join its Creative Arts team at the Lichfield Campus. You’ll teach across the general Art and Design pathway, covering 2D, 3D and 4D practice, and help learners develop ideas, techniques and a strong portfolio.

The role requires a relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) and an enhanced DBS check. This is a part-time, on-site, contract post with variable hours and a pay rate of

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for safeguarding.
• Experience or ability to teach across Art and Design disciplines is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the general Art and Design pathway, covering 2D, 3D and 4D practice.
• Help learners explore ideas, develop techniques and build a strong portfolio.
• Contribute to safeguarding and participate in induction and CPD.

Job description

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Art and Design Lecturer to join our amazing Creative Arts team at South Staffordshire College.

You’ll be working with talented students and colleagues in a department known for its strong achievement rates and supportive atmosphere. With access to fantastic creative facilities, you’ll help learners build their skills, confidence, and creativity.

Whether you’re already teaching or bringing industry experience into the classroom for the first time, this is a great chance to make a real impact and inspire the next generation of artists and designers.

The role will include teaching across the general Art and Design pathway, so we are looking for someone with a broad creative skillset and the confidence to support learners across 2D, 3D and 4D practice. This could include drawing, painting, print, mixed media, sculpture, installation, digital processes, lens-based work, time-based media and creative experimentation.

You will help students explore ideas, develop practical techniques and build a strong portfolio of work that reflects their individual creative direction.

The successful candidate must also have a relevant teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

All applications must be received by: Sunday 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 5th October 2026

Panel Interviews to be held: Monday 12th October 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Art & Design Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Company: South Staffordshire College Salary: £37.91 to £41.73 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Lichfield, WS13 6QG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 22 Sept 2026 Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

Job Reference: HR2627-013

Status / Hours: Variable Hours

Salary: Unqualified: 37.91 per hour

Qualified: £41.73 per hour

Location: Lichfield Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Art and Design Lecturer to join our amazing Creative Arts team at South Staffordshire College.

You’ll be working with talented students and colleagues in a department known for its strong achievement rates and supportive atmosphere. With access to fantastic creative facilities, you’ll help learners build their skills, confidence, and creativity.

Whether you’re already teaching or bringing industry experience into the classroom for the first time, this is a great chance to make a real impact and inspire the next generation of artists and designers.

The role will include teaching across the general Art and Design pathway, so we are looking for someone with a broad creative skillset and the confidence to support learners across 2D, 3D and 4D practice. This could include drawing, painting, print, mixed media, sculpture, installation, digital processes, lens-based work, time-based media and creative experimentation.

You will help students explore ideas, develop practical techniques and build a strong portfolio of work that reflects their individual creative direction.

The successful candidate must also have a relevant teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

All applications must be received by: Sunday 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 5th October 2026

Panel Interviews to be held: Monday 12th October 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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