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 youre 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 dont yet have one, well 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 youre ready for a secure, fulfilling, and transformative new chapter, wed 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, locatedat the bottom of this pageas 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 childrens 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.
Closing date: 8 th January 2026
Shortlist date: 9 th January 2026
Interview date: TBC
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