Lecturer in Art & Design

Lecturer in Art & Design
Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you a creative professional with a passion for inspiring others Do you want to share your artistic expertise guide emerging talent and enjoy a role that offers both stability and creative freedom

Whether youre an experienced lecturer or a practising artist/designer ready to step into teaching this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of creative practitioners.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your industry knowledge to a welcoming supportive team where your creativity can truly make an impact.

What We Offer

Salary: 29294 - 40814 per year (Depending on Skills Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Part Time 30 hours per week (Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday) 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits
Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days paid annual leave (pro rata) 8 bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A creative stable role designed to help you grow and thrive.

What Youll Do

Teach and assess learners across a range of Art & Design programmes
Deliver engaging practical and theoretical sessions in areas such as drawing digital media design graphics textiles photography or other specialisms
Support students in developing strong creative portfolios and professional skills
Maintain high standards of safeguarding professionalism and learner wellbeing
Inspire students to explore experiment and develop confidence in their practice

What Youll Bring

Relevant Art Design or Creative Industry qualification (Level 3 or above)
Strong professional experience in a creative field such as fine art design illustration media photography textiles or craft
Current knowledge of industry techniques materials digital tools and creative processes
A teaching qualification is welcome but if you dont yet have one well support you to achieve it while you work!

Why Become a Lecturer

Share your creative passion and gain:

A healthier work-life balance
A stable inspiring role beyond industry pressures
The chance to shape future artists and designers
A meaningful career where your influence is seen in every sketchbook portfolio and project

Continue your creative journey while helping others begin theirs.

Inspire the next generation of creatives

If youre ready for a secure fulfilling and transformative new chapter wed be delighted to hear from you.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th January 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.