Art Course Leader and Lecturer
- Hours: Approximately 200 hours across the academic year
- Location: Newbury College Campus
- Closing date: 26th July 2026
- Interview date: 31st July 2026
Could you inspire the next generation of creative talent and help students turn their artistic passion into a successful career?
About the role:
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a creative, inspiring and dedicated Art & Design Lecturer and Course Leader to join our team.
As an Art & Design Lecturer and Course Leader, you will play a key role in delivering an engaging and innovative curriculum that inspires students to develop their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence. Working across a range of Art and Design disciplines, you will help learners explore new ideas, experiment with different media and build the skills required for progression into higher education or employment within the creative industries.
Alongside teaching, you will lead and coordinate the curriculum area, ensuring programmes meet awarding body requirements and maintain high standards of quality. You will monitor student progress, oversee assessment and verification processes, maintain course documentation and work closely with colleagues, employers and external partners to provide an outstanding learning experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of aspiring artists and designers, contribute to curriculum development and support the continued growth of a vibrant and successful Art & Design provision.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about Art & Design and inspiring creative learners
- An engaging and confident teacher with strong presentation skills ️
- Organised and able to manage courses, assessments and administration effectively ✅
- A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with students, staff and employers
- Committed to high-quality teaching, learning and student achievement
- Creative, innovative and enthusiastic about curriculum development
- Able to motivate learners and help them reach their full potential
- Adaptable, collaborative and committed to continuous professional development
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
- Teaching Pension Scheme Health and Wellness:
Health and Wellness:
- Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
Health and Wellness:
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
- On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
Professional Development:
- Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
- Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
- Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
- Good value food and drink at the Street Café
- Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
Criteria
Essential criteria:
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject
- Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)
- Teaching experience in Art & Design
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners
Desirable criteria:
- Experience within Further Education
- Assessor/Internal Verifier qualifications
- Experience delivering BTEC or similar qualifications
- Mentoring or coaching experience
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Art Course Leader and Lecturer, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.
