Job Description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a part time, hourly paid

Lecturer in Art and Design.

We require a Lecturer to teach on a range of 16-18 and adult Art and Design courses at our Warrington campus. The ideal candidate will have a broad skillset in various Art and Design disciplines, including drawing, painting, printing, 3D, textiles and photography. They will also have a firm grasp of Art History and contextual underpinning knowledge. This position provides the opportunity for the ideal candidate to work within a highly dynamic and forward-thinking department, where student recruitment continues to grow year on year.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

A competitive salary

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working, where appropriate

Menopause friendly

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

It is essential that the candidate possess a degree in a relevant creative subject, and it is desirable that they possess a teaching qualification. We require somebody who can be flexible around the hours and days they teach, as this opportunity includes both daytime and evening hours (Thursday evenings).

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Realising potential, transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates 'a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 19.43-21.88 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 1 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Reference ID: J52.25