Art and Design Lecturer
Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
Department: Curriculum - Creative Arts
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Maidstone Campus
Reporting To: Deborah Pullen
Compensation: £34,572 - £47,195 / year
Description
Design, deliver and assess high-quality creative study programmes including UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design & Media, Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design and Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication. Inspire and motivate students through outstanding teaching and learning that stretches and challenges students to be the best they can be.
Lecturers should be passionate about their area of teaching and be enthusiastic about developing their students’ English, Maths and employability skills. All of this will be underpinned by regular target setting and progress monitoring to ensure that all students reach successful outcomes.
This role is 7.5 hours & 52 weeks a year.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
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he following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks:
1. Deliver high quality teaching in accordance with approved College standards and applicable validating/ moderating bodies, preparing teaching materials, sequences of learning, and lesson plans as required, developing and implementing the curriculum, undertaking quality assurance in collaboration with the Curriculum Manager, assessing students’ written and practical work, monitoring and reporting on their progress including writing regular reviews of students’ Individual Learning Plans, recording, reporting and dissemination of assessment grades and students’ results in liaison with parents, carers and professional agencies as appropriate. This will include maintaining good order in the teaching environment, including statutory aspects such as safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.
2. Undertake day to day course management duties including all communication, problem solving, diagnostic compliance, time table checks and amendments, arranging/ providing cover at short notice for lessons where needed, planning and co-ordinating work experience and enrichment activities, co-ordinating internal verification scheduling, liaising with all relevant departments as required e.g. Exams, Management Information Services (MIS), Additional Learning Support (ALS), etc., and complete all related organisation and administration, ensuring cross site compliance and consistency can be maintained at all times.
3. Assist with the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for courses, managing enrolment procedures effectively, including Qualifications on Entry, transfers, additional qualification aims and late enrolments, to ensure that students are registered on the right course at the correct level. This will include assisting with the organisation and implementation of appropriate induction programmes for students.
4. Undertake all required meetings with students, including regular one to one meetings with students, setting and reviewing SMART targets, assisting students with UCAS references, supporting students with their pastoral needs, guiding and directing in both academic and personal matters and liaising with cross College services e.g. Progress & Performance Tutors etc. The frequency of student meetings will be determined by the programme lead.
5. Monitor student attendance and student results, including start of year registers, exam entry and attendance, co-ordinating and administering course performance monitoring, to report on attendance, retention, achievement and success, with appropriate course and student action plans where required.
6. Attend meetings, including staff meetings, parent evenings, marketing events, courses and discussions, internal and external to the College as directed and reporting back as appropriate. This will include planning and co-ordinating parent evenings/ consultation meetings as directed.
7. Work with colleagues throughout the College to develop courses, training methods and materials, including attendance at Focus Days and other compulsory CPD events and participate in peer observation for developmental purposes, ensuring adherence to College policies and practices. This will include mentoring new Lecturers as required.
8. Assist with departmental administration including the timely marking of registers, updating of Pro-Monitor, producing reports on student attendance, retention and achievement and publication of materials on the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
9. Participate in relevant College meetings/ groups/ committees and quality assurance mechanisms e.g. verification, moderation, course reviews and Self-Assessment Reviews
Application Requirements
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
- A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
- Information on all relevant education and qualifications.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.
Benefits
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