Subject Leader - Foundation Art & Design

West Sussex.info

England

On-site

GBP 21,906 - 26,774

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous contributory pension scheme

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Free entry to Gardens

Discounted short courses

Access to on-site facilities

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A unique creative institution in West Sussex is seeking a Subject Leader for their Foundation programmes. You will oversee curriculum design and teaching quality while inspiring students from various backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Art, Design, or Craft and a teaching qualification is desirable. Enjoy a supportive community and benefits such as generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to on-site facilities including a swimming pool.

Qualifications

Extensive professional practice in Art, Design or Craft is essential.
Experience teaching and assessing is required.
Ability to inspire students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development and management of Foundation programmes.
Oversee curriculum design, teaching quality, and assessment processes.
Play a key role in student recruitment and support.

Skills

Professional practice in Art, Design or Craft

Teaching experience in Further or Higher Education

Understanding of contemporary art and design

Organizational skills

Commitment to inclusive learning

Education

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

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Subject Leader
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (FDAD)
Online Foundation Certificate in Art and Design (OFCAD)
Online Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (OFDAD)

0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
£24,340 per annum (0.6 FTE)
Based at West Dean, West Sussex

West Dean is one of the UK’s most distinctive creative institutions, combining specialist arts education with heritage, craft, conservation and design across two campuses in Sussex and London. Set within the South Downs National Park, our Sussex campus offers an inspiring and unique environment for creative education.

The Role

As Subject Leader, you will lead the strategic development, management and delivery of our Foundation programmes, ensuring an inspiring, industry-relevant and student-centred curriculum. Working closely with the Head of School and academic colleagues, you will shape a blended learning model that combines face‑to‑face workshops, drawing days and short courses with online teaching and independent study.

You will oversee curriculum design, teaching quality, assessment processes, visiting lecturer coordination, timetabling, and resource management. The role requires strong organisational skills and adaptability, as Foundation courses begin and end at multiple points throughout the year.

You will play a key role in student recruitment, progression and support, ensuring students develop technical skill, creative confidence and readiness for higher education or professional practice.

About You

Extensive professional practice in Art, Design or Craft
Experience teaching and assessing within Further or Higher Education
A strong understanding of contemporary art and design practice and theory
The ability to inspire and guide students from diverse backgrounds
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
A commitment to inclusive, student‑centred learning

A teaching qualification and postgraduate qualification are desirable but not essential for the right candidate with substantial professional and educational experience.

Why Join West Dean?

Working at West Dean means joining a creative and supportive community within a unique heritage setting. We offer: