Portrait and Life Model at Lichfield College

Job description

About this Role

Job Reference: HR2627-021(a)

Status / Hours: Permanent - Variable Hours

Salary: Portrait Model - £13.45 per hour/ Actual Salary.

£25,953.67 per annum / Full Time Equivalent

Life Model - £14.56 per hour / Actual Salary.

£28,094.11 per annum / Full Time Equivalent

Location: Lichfield Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

South Staffordshire College is seeking reliable and professional Portrait and Life Models to support drawing, painting, sculpture and 3D design classes at our Lichfield Campus. These roles play an important part in supporting students to develop their artistic skills within a respectful and professional learning environment.

Models are required to pose for students across both curriculum and Community Adult Leisure courses, working with learners of varying ages and experience levels. Sessions take place during term time and may be scheduled during the daytime and evenings.

Portrait Modelling

Portrait Models will pose fully clothed for portrait drawing, painting and 3D Design classes.

Life Modelling

Life Models will pose for life drawing and sculpture classes and must be confident and comfortable with unclothed poses.

Essential Requirements

Successful applicants will:

• Be reliable and punctual

• Be able to hold poses for extended periods

• Be comfortable working with groups of students spanning teens to adults

• Demonstrate a professional approach at all times

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this successful team.

Genuine Occupational Requirement (Life Model Only)

Due to the nature of the artistic work and the requirement to represent the male form authentically, the Life Model position is restricted to male applicants.

This restriction is in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, which permits such a requirement where it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

All applications must be received by: Tuesday 10th November 2026

Interviews to be held: Thursday 19th November 2026

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

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