Lecturer, Art & Design, 4 days per week

Overview

South Essex Colleges Group is seeking a talented and passionate Art and Design Lecturer at the Southend Campus. The department offers a diverse range of creative courses, including Fine Art, Illustration, 3D Design, Graphics, Photography, and Fashion. The successful candidate will teach a variety of modules, ensuring learners receive a comprehensive, inspiring, and engaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lessons, workshops and assessments that meet the needs of learners at different levels of study.
• Provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking and independent learning.
• Take on course leadership responsibilities: oversee planning, development and assessment of student work, manage course documentation and ensure alignment with curriculum.
• Track and monitor attendance and progress, set clear targets and provide timely feedback to help learners achieve their potential.
• Maintain high levels of learner engagement and support academic journey from induction to progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Art, Design or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
• Significant teaching experience in a further education environment, ideally within Art and Design.
• Knowledge and passion for disciplines such as Fine Art, Illustration, 3D Design, Graphics, Photography and Fashion.
• Experience teaching across levels 1 to 4.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Commitment to high quality teaching and learning, inspiring and motivating learners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience with digital platforms, LMS and industry standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (desirable).
• Experience with UAL qualifications is desirable.

Teaching Qualification

A teaching qualification such as PGCE or Cert Ed, or a commitment to work towards one, is preferred. For those without a teaching qualification, a minimum Level 3 qualification in the subject specialism plus Maths and English at Level 2 is required before undertaking a Cert Ed Level 5 or PGCE Level 6. The College can fund these in house qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pro rate of 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• College closure days.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Free breakfast during term time.
• Free eye tests, flu jabs, access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and other benefits depending on campus.

Working Days & Location

Monday - Thursday. Location: South Essex Colleges Group, Southend Campus.

Application Information

Interviews will be held on 28th and 30th July. The last date to apply is 22 July 2026. Only applications made via the college website will be considered. The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Equal Opportunity Statement

South Essex College is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.