Job Description

Inspire the next generation of designers, innovators and creative changemakers.

Do you believe in the power of imaginative teaching, student-centred learning, and real-world design practice to transform a learner's future?


We're searching for a passionate, skilled, and forward-thinking HE Sessional Lecturer to teach on our BA Design degree, delivering high-quality learning experiences that meet College and validating University standards and help our students grow as confident, industry-ready creatives.

This exciting role will include:

Teaching and, where relevant, assessing flexibly across agreed sessional hours on the BA Design programme, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that supports strong retention and achievement.

Planning and delivering student-centred, active learning sessions, providing appropriate pastoral care, guidance, action planning, and close liaison with the Curriculum Leader and Deputy Head of Curriculum Preparing course schemes, teaching materials, ILT-enhanced resources, audio-visual aids, learning packages, and maintaining accurate academic records.


Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop both existing and new HE programmes within the Design and Creative Industries area.

For detailed description of the role's duties and responsibilities please use the attached job description.

If you can demonstrate the following, we'd love to hear from you:

You may be an experienced lecturer, an industry practitioner, or a creative professional with strong design expertise. What matters most is your commitment to high-quality HE teaching and your ability to engage and challenge emerging designers.

We're looking for someone who:

Holds a degree (L6 or above) in a relevant area such as Design, Visual Communication, Creative Media, or a related subject.

Has comprehensive skills, experience, and up-to-date practice within the design sector.

Understands the knowledge, skills and behaviours BA graduates need to progress successfully into industry or further study.

Has successful experience teaching and assessing on relevant creative or HE programmes.

Brings a flexible, imaginative and responsive approach to teaching and assessment.

Works effectively as part of a team and communicates with sensitivity and professionalism.

Has the energy and enthusiasm to thrive in a rapidly evolving HE environment.

Desirable:

Relevant occupational/professional qualifications; CertEd or willingness to work toward one; confidence using subject-relevant IT and digital tools.

College location: East Sussex College Newhaven Marine Workshop

Salary: 29-45 per hour (subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Sessional (variable).

Closing date: 25th November 2025.

We can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

To Apply and view the & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email

peopleservices@escg.ac.uk

Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

(ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY - RESPECT - OPPORTUNITY - UNITY - DIVERSITY

East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding process:

We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions (peopleservices@escg.ac.uk).

Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging):

We embrace the individuality of every person in our community.

We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.

The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.

ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.