Lecturer Art & Design

Salary £29,725 - £37,527 per annum depending on qualifications & experience (to be pro rata)

Salary £29,725 - £37,527 per annum FTE depending on qualifications & experience (to be pro rata)

Contract
- Permanent, all year round

Location
- Peterborough

Closing Date – 8th July 2026

Whether you're currently working in Art & Design, Fine Art, Illustration, Digital Arts, Visual Communication, Creative Practice or a related field, this could be your opportunity to share your expertise and help shape future creative talent.

At Peterborough College, we're looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Art & Design Lecturer to join our thriving Creative Arts team. We're particularly interested in individuals with strong industry knowledge, a passion for creativity, and the ability to engage and motivate learners across a range of levels.

Teaching experience is welcomed but not essential. If you have relevant industry experience and a desire to develop others, we will support you in gaining a teaching qualification while you build your career in education.

You’ll deliver engaging and inspiring learning experiences to students from Level 1 through to Higher Education Level 6, helping them develop both their creative practice and professional skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Art & Design programmes
• Planning engaging lessons and developing creative learning resources
• Supporting students to achieve their full potential through effective feedback and target setting
• Encouraging experimentation, creativity and professional practice
• Monitoring learner progress and implementing support where required
• Contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement
• Participating in student recruitment events, exhibitions and open evenings
• Embedding digital technologies and contemporary creative practices into teaching
• Supporting learners with progression into higher education and creative careers

We’d love to hear from candidates who have:

• Industry experience within Art & Design or a related creative discipline
• A relevant qualification in Art, Design or a creative subject
• A passion for developing and inspiring young people
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to engage learners of varying abilities and backgrounds
• A creative, innovative and collaborative approach

A teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent) is desirable, however candidates with strong industry experience who are willing to work towards a teaching qualification are encouraged to apply.

Experience delivering BTEC or Higher Education programmes would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.