Lecturer in Art

Lecturer in Art & Design
Wiltshire College & University Centre – Salisbury Campus

Are you a creative professional with a passion for inspiring others? Do you want to share your artistic expertise, guide emerging talent, and enjoy a role that offers both stability and creative freedom?

Whether you're an experienced lecturer or a practising artist/designer ready to step into teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of creative practitioners.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your industry knowledge to a welcoming, supportive team where your creativity can truly make an impact.

What We Offer

Salary: £29,294 - £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Part Time – 30 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension

• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave (pro rata) + 8 bank holidays

• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break

• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it

• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active

• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD

• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A creative, stable role — designed to help you grow and thrive.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess learners across a range of Art & Design programmes

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical sessions in areas such as drawing, digital media, design, graphics, textiles, photography or other specialisms

• Support students in developing strong creative portfolios and professional skills

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing

• Inspire students to explore, experiment, and develop confidence in their practice

What You'll Bring

• Relevant Art, Design, or Creative Industry qualification (Level 3 or above)

• Strong professional experience in a creative field — such as fine art, design, illustration, media, photography, textiles, or craft

• Current knowledge of industry techniques, materials, digital tools, and creative processes

• A teaching qualification is welcome — but if you don't yet have one, we'll support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Share your creative passion — and gain:

• A healthier work-life balance

• A stable, inspiring role beyond industry pressures

• The chance to shape future artists and designers

• A meaningful career where your influence is seen in every sketchbook, portfolio, and project

Continue your creative journey — while helping others begin theirs.

Inspire the next generation of creatives

If you're ready for a secure, fulfilling, and transformative new chapter, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th January 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.

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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.

Testimonials

• Lily Raynor-Blundell
• Head of Faculty - Engineering, Automotive and Motorsport

Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.

• Tiffany Maxwell
• Executive Assistant

As a new recruit at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I enjoy the supportive environment and dedicated team that make me feel valued and inspired.

• Arvil Pogson-Davis
• Health & Safety Manager

My job regularly takes me around all four of Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses and I meet staff from all diverse backgrounds which I really enjoy. I also work with a small but very dedicated and professional team.

The Benefits

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Training & Development

Shopping Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym

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