Lecturer in Visual Arts (Variable Hours)

Lecturer in Visual Arts (Variable Hours)

Salisbury

Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour, plus holiday pay, Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour, plus holiday pay

Permanent, Part Time

Are you passionate about Visual Arts and keen to inspire the next generation of creative talent? Whether you're an experienced lecturer, practising artist or creative industry professional looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in Fine Art, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mixed Media or related creative disciplines.

This is a flexible opportunity for industry professionals, practising artists, experienced lecturers and creative practitioners who would like to contribute to teaching on a variable-hours basis. Opportunities may arise due to curriculum growth, specialist delivery needs, staff absence cover or project-based work.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay

Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours (Currently 7.5 hours on a Thursday, with the potential for the hours to increase in the future)

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD opportunities

What You'll Do

Deliver engaging, inclusive and practical lessons across Visual Arts programmes.

Inspire learners to develop their creative knowledge, technical skills and artistic confidence for further study or employment in the creative industries.

Demonstrate artistic techniques, materials and processes relevant to your area of specialism.

Assess student work and provide constructive feedback to support creative development, progress and achievement.

Encourage experimentation, independent thinking, creative problem-solving and the development of individual artistic styles.

Share current industry practice, professional expertise and practical experience to highlight opportunities within the creative sector.

Support learners in developing portfolios, evaluating their work and responding constructively to feedback.

Contribute to positive learner experiences, achievement and progression.

What You'll Bring

A Level 4 qualification or higher in Visual Arts, Fine Art or a related creative subject, and/or substantial relevant industry experience.

Strong practical knowledge and experience within one or more visual arts disciplines.

A passion for creativity and the ability to inspire learners with different levels of experience, confidence and ability.

The ability to demonstrate artistic techniques and support learners in developing their practical and creative skills.

Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

A commitment to inclusive teaching, equality and diversity, and supporting learners to achieve their potential.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.

Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Experienced artists, designers and creative practitioners looking to take their first steps into teaching are encouraged to apply, with support and development available.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy flexible teaching opportunities around your existing professional or creative commitments.

Share your artistic expertise and industry knowledge with the next generation of creative talent.

Inspire learners to explore their creativity, develop their skills and pursue their ambitions.

Make a meaningful contribution to students' artistic development and future career opportunities.

Work within a supportive and collaborative teaching environment.

Access opportunities for professional development and continuing professional development (CPD).

Inspire the Next Generation of Creative Talent

If you are a practising artist, experienced creative professional or Visual Arts lecturer looking for a flexible teaching opportunity, and you're passionate about helping others develop their creative skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 04th November 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

The Company

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs