Lecturer in Art and Design

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design

Salary:
Unqualified: £26,386 - £31,139 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid);
Qualified: £33,596 - £51,932 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)

This is an hourly paid contract, which means that specific days and hours cannot be guaranteed – they are offered on a casual, ad hoc basis to fit the needs of the service and may vary.

Are you passionate about Art, Design, and Fashion? Do you have the innovation, industry insight, and enthusiasm to inspire the next generation of creative professionals? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team on a casual basis as an Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design, working flexibly across a range of our creative programmes.

In this role, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging curriculum content, supporting learners to develop their imaginative and expressive thinking, technical skills, and understanding of the creative industries.

You should have practical experience in traditional and digital drawing techniques, including the use of varied materials, and Adobe Suite (particularly Photoshop).

You should have experience of working with young people and/or hold a PGCE (or be willing to obtain one). You should also have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide and diverse student population, being passionate about motivating all learners to nurture their creativity, technical skills, and understanding of the creative industry.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.