Variable Lecturer - Art (ACL)

LSEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider in the City of London seeks dynamic and creative tutors for arts courses. The position involves delivering engaging lessons, managing classroom resources, and supporting adult learners through their artistic journeys. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in teaching. This role offers the chance to impact learners' lives positively in a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Access to excellent pension schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Access to gym and discounts in restaurants

Qualifications

• Possess a qualification in Art, Fine Art, or related subject from an accredited college or university.
• Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., DTLLS or equivalent).
• At least one year of teaching experience, ideally with adult or community learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-planned and engaging lessons in a range of arts techniques suitable for the class group.
• Support learners in developing individual projects and documenting their progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to learners to support skill development and personal growth.

Skills

Creative teaching

Classroom management

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Qualification in Art, Fine Art, or related subject

Level 5 teaching qualification (DTLLS or equivalent)

Job description

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview, so apply soon to not miss out!

Interested about teaching in FE but new to the sector? Check out this webpage to find out more about what it takes and the support on offer.

Adult Community Learning at LSEC is committed to promoting creativity, wellbeing, and lifelong learning through its community general interest programmes. Our arts courses are popular and growing in demand, and we are seeking dynamic, inspiring, and creative tutors to join our team.

Courses are delivered at our thriving Greenwich Park Skills Centre and may include painting, drawing, mixed media, crafts, and other arts-based activities. Our learners are adults of mixed abilities and backgrounds, and classes may also include parent-and-child sessions.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver well-planned and engaging lessons in a range of arts techniques suitable for the class group.
2. Develop and maintain Schemes of Work, Learner Journeys, and Lesson Plans aligned with course themes and learner outcomes.
3. Promote a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment that supports creativity and learner progress.
4. Ensure health and safety procedures and risk assessments for the classroom and activities are in place and reviewed regularly.
5. Provide guidance to learners on the safe use of equipment and materials.
6. Manage and maintain classroom resources and consumables, ensuring sufficient stock levels.
7. Support learners in developing individual projects and documenting their progress through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
8. Encourage learners to reflect on their learning and showcase their work through exhibitions, fairs, or displays.
9. Provide constructive feedback to learners to support skill development and personal growth.
10. Identify and advise learners on progression opportunities, including higher-level courses, qualifications, or community projects.
11. Ensure consistent application of college policies and processes, including attendance, safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
12. Participate in planned CPD activities and maintain professional development in your specialist area.
13. Contribute to the promotion of the arts provision within the community and support recruitment and enrolment activities.
14. Participate in learner exhibitions, fairs, and displays to showcase and celebrate learner work.
15. Encourage and plan learner progression and provide subject-specific advice on next steps.
16. Attend and complete mandatory and regulatory training, including Safeguarding, Prevent, KCSIE, Health & Safety, GDPR, and other relevant training.
17. Attend regular team meetings, keep up to date with college and team communications via email, and meet with your line manager for reviews.

Key Qualifications

• Possess a qualification in Art, Fine Art, or a related subject from an accredited college or university.
• Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., DTLLS or equivalent).
• Hold a current exhibition record or have demonstrated experience showcasing artwork or creative projects (desirable).
• Have at least one year of teaching experience, ideally with adult or community learners.
• Ability to teach a wide range of arts techniques to learners of mixed ages and abilities.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices within a creative classroom or workshop environment.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a different to people’s lives.

Benefits

• Access to excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the "Discounts for Teachers" portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at peopl [e-mail]

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.