The Department of Visual, Performing Arts and Digital at Preston College is a vibrant, forward-thinking community where creativity, innovation and ambition thrive. We provide a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment that empowers students to explore their talents, develop industry-relevant skills and build confidence in their creative practice. Our diverse curriculum supports learners across a range of pathways, including Foundation Learning and vocational creative and digital programmes, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed and progress. With inspiring teaching, modern facilities and a strong focus on aspiration and opportunity, we support every learner to realise their potential and prepare for exciting futures in the creative industries.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Performing Arts Teacher who is passionate about inclusion and committed to making performing arts accessible to all learners. The successful candidate will be adaptable, creative and dedicated to delivering engaging, industry-informed learning experiences that meet the needs of a diverse student cohort, including learners with SEND and those within Foundation Learning. They will share our values of inclusivity, ambition and student success, creating a positive and supportive learning environment where every student can develop their skills, confidence and creativity, achieve their potential and progress towards their individual goals. A commitment to fostering independence, self-expression and a love of learning through the performing arts is essential.
At Preston College our vision is ‘to transform lives through education’, and we take great prid in supporting all of our students to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.
We are rated Good by Ofsted and have been recognised as making a ‘strong’ contribution to skills. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our students, communities, employers and staff.
We have a strong College culture, underpinned by five key values developed with our diverse body of staff;
- Welcoming and inclusive
- Supportive and compassionate
- Aspirational for our learners, ourselves and each other
- Act with integrity and transparency
- Be accountable
With Outstanding financial health, the College provides generous terms and conditions that are intended to attract, motivate and retain the best people in delivery of our strategic objectives.
Our Board of Governors is committed to an ambitious Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026, currently being updated for the next three years.
Job Title: Lecturer in Performing Arts
Salary: From SCP 24 (£32,494) to SCP 34 (£43,674) per annum pro rata (Depending on qualifications and experience). There will be an opportunity for progression within this pay range.
Hours: 0.4 FTE, 14.8 hours per week
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 27 July 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: Week beginning 10th August 2026
If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application.
The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.
About us:
Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our students and our staff is second to none.
What we offer:
Preston College has achieved a prestigious ‘Gold’ award by Investors in People, and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below. For a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs
- Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.
- Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them.
- Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
- Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).
- Free car parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and a range of other benefits.
