Learning Practitioner: Art & Design

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £25,949 to £30,468 per annum pro rata

Post Type: Part Time

Hours per Week: 29.6

Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Ends 18/06/2027

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 06 October 2026

Reference: 0719-26

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates.

In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Our Journey & Values:
As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

• Taking Teaching Further
  - Taking Teaching Further
• Targeted Retention Incentive
  - Targeted Retention Incentive

We are seeking a passionate and imaginative Learning Practitioner in Art & Design. You will have the ability to motivate and encourage, creating an inclusive, supportive environment where learners feel confident to express themselves.

We value creativity and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who reflects these in their everyday practice. You'll be a good listener, a strong communicator, and a flexible problem-solver, who can adapt to different learning styles and needs.

As a change maker, you'll unlock creative potential, help learners build confidence and skills, and open doors to personal and professional growth. Your work will go far beyond the classroom, leaving a lasting impact on the lives and futures of those you teach.

As a Learning Practitioner in Art & Design, you will lead theory and practical based sessions that engage and inspire learners, many of whom may be experiencing visual arts for the first time.

The role offers career development, CPD, and peer learning. You'll work with a range of equipment and digital platforms, keeping you at the forefront of creative learning and delivery.

• Plan and Deliver High-Quality Learning:
  Design and deliver engaging, career-focused learning using diverse, student-centred methods and digital technologies to enhance student experience and future-readiness.
• Assessment and Feedback:
  Prepare and deliver effective assessments, maintaining accurate records and providing constructive feedback to support student…