Art and Design Lecturer at Lichfield College

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About this Role

Job Reference: HR2627-013

Status / Hours: Variable Hours

Salary: Unqualified: £37.91 per hour

Qualified: £41.73 per hour

Location: Lichfield Campus

Ourorganisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment.

Thesuccessful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check,including barred list information, as this post is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As partof safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe inEducation (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlistedcandidates.

All gapsin employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior tointerview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted,CV's cannot be considered.

We upholdrigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection andinduction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe inEducation.

Safeguardingtraining is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your inductionand ongoing CPD.

We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic Art and DesignLecturer to join our amazing Creative Arts team at South Staffordshire College.

You'll be working with talented students and colleagues in adepartment known for its strong achievement rates and supportive atmosphere.With access to fantastic creative facilities, you'll help learners build theirskills, confidence, and creativity.

Whether you're already teaching or bringing industry experienceinto the classroom for the first time, this is a great chance to make a realimpact and inspire the next generation of artists and designers.

The role will include teaching across the general Art and Designpathway, so we are looking for someone with a broad creative skillset and theconfidence to support learners across 2D, 3D and 4D practice. This couldinclude drawing, painting, print, mixed media, sculpture, installation, digitalprocesses, lens-based work, time-based media and creative experimentation.

You will help students explore ideas, develop practical techniquesand build a strong portfolio of work that reflects their individual creativedirection.

Thesuccessful candidate must also have a relevant teaching qualification or bewilling to work towards one.

Allapplications must be received by: Sunday 4th October 2026

Shortlistingdate: Monday 5th October 2026

PanelInterviews to be held: Monday 12th October 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all yearthat provide support. However, time off is also important. We havea generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days atChristmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatevermakes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent onwellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff includingpaid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policiesare enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College alsocontributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more forpeople in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer andwelcomes applicants from all sections of the community.