JOB TITLE: LECTURER - ART AND DESIGN
LOCATION: KING'S LYNN
HOURS: SESSIONAL/ AD HOC/ CASUAL
SALARY: £26.85 - £33.86 (£31,904 - £40,233 FTE)
Are you passionate about art and design? Do you want to share your love and knowledge with the next generation of professionals? Are you looking to get into teaching or simply looking for a change? Then this could be the role for you.
Due to continued growth in student numbers and interest we are widening our curriculum offer and growing our team.
This is a rare opportunity to join our Creative Arts team to deliver Art and Design at level 2 and level 3 at our Kings Lynn campus. Here at CWA we are proud to boast high quality facilities to allow our students to flourish creatively and academically.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring new and fresh ideas to the strong and supportive Creative Arts team.
We take great pride in the work our students achieve and exhibit their work throughout the year, with a special celebration at an end of year exhibition which is open to members of the public to enjoy.
We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.
Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not be made at point 12 or above (£37,454 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Creative Arts team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
BENEFITS
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
Previous candidates need not apply.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Charlie Hiom on [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight, Wednesday 8 July 2026
Interviews are provisionally planned for 14 July 2026 at our kings Lynn campus.
Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.
We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
