Overview
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a dynamic group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group and Innersummit. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Lecturer in Art and Design to join the Creative team, reporting to the Curriculum Manager for Creative and Digital, Tom Guest. The Creative team at SRC offers Level 1 to Level 3 Art and Design programmes. The post holder will undertake a teaching qualification while delivering art and design to a range of learners.
Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment to learners from Level 1 to Level 3 in Art and Design.
* Support students’ academic progress and personal development, preparing them for progression into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
* Contribute to curriculum planning and the development of creative, industry-relevant projects.
* Provide formative and summative assessment with timely and constructive feedback in line with awarding body requirements.
* Undertake and successfully complete an approved teaching qualification during the role.
* Participate in classroom observation, peer review and reflective practice as part of the Taking Teaching Forward (TTF) development pathway.
* Maintain awareness of curriculum frameworks in FE at Levels 1 to 3 and familiarity with digital design tools, contemporary creative practice, or emerging industry trends.
Qualifications and Skills
* Degree (or equivalent) in Art, Design or a closely related subject.
* Some practical experience in a creative or design-related field.
* Ability to teach in FE and a willingness to undertake a teaching qualification and ongoing professional development.
* Strong subject knowledge in art and design with the ability to inspire learners through practical and theoretical approaches.
* Good organisational skills, including time management and meeting deadlines.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate a diverse group of learners.
* Ability to reflect on practice and adapt teaching strategies; competence in using IT for learning, assessment and administration.
Desirable Attributes
* Genuine passion for teaching and supporting student progression; creativity, adaptability and a positive attitude to change.
* Professionalism and commitment to college values and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Ability to work collaboratively, respond to feedback, and share good practice with colleagues.
* Resilience, growth mindset and a commitment to developing as a further education practitioner.
Additional Information
Why Join Us? We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. Applications must be completed via our website: https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
Closing date: midnight 26th September 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. For guidance on disclosure, contact Nacro or Unlock; see Ministry of Justice guidance for filtering and protected offences. Nacro: https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or helpline@nacro.org.uk or 0300 123 1999. Unlock: http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ or 01634 247350.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and are a disability-confident employer. Safeguarding is a priority with policies and systems to support learners and staff, including the Prevent Duty.
Note: We do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please.
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