Overview
Salary: Band 4 - starting salary £17,028 (FTE £28,381). Hours: 0.6 FTE. Contract Type: Fixed Term - until July 2026 in the first instance. Closing date: 14/11/2025.
Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to its Pre-Degree team. This role involves teaching across the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, and Extended Diploma in Filmmaking & Media Production within the Further Education, Pre-Degree (Post-16) team.
About You
Were looking for someone who brings both subject expertise and a passion for teaching. You will:
* Have a strong background in filmmaking, media production, or related creative fields.
* Be committed to delivering innovative and inclusive teaching that engages and motivates students.
* Have experience in curriculum design and delivery within an FE or HE context.
* Bring excellent communication, organisational, and pastoral skills.
* Be enthusiastic about supporting diverse learners to succeed and progress.
* Value collaboration, creativity, and a dynamic team environment.
About The Role
This is a varied and rewarding role, combining teaching and curriculum development with academic and pastoral support. Youll foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment, encouraging experimentation, independent thinking, and professional readiness.
You Will
* deliver high-quality, inclusive, and industry-focused teaching that supports students in developing their technical, creative, and critical skills.
* design and deliver engaging workshops, seminars, and projects that reflect current industry practices.
* prepare students for progression into higher education, freelancing, apprenticeships, or creative careers.
* deliver engaging, student-centred teaching across a range of filmmaking and media production units.
* Support students in building creative portfolios, showreels, and progression applications.
* Provide constructive feedback to support students academic, technical, and creative development.
Why Join Us?
At Arts University Plymouth, we are dedicated to nurturing creative talent and supporting students to reach their full potential. Youll be part of a vibrant Pre-Degree community where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and maintain strong links with industry.
In Return, Youll Receive
* 21 (35FTE) days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, and closure efficiency days.
* Access to a supportive, extensive Employee Assistance Programme including 10 sessions of counselling, Menopause support, Life & Leadership Coaching, Legal Advice, and Financial Coaching.
* Enrolment in a generous Teachers Pension scheme.
* Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme, local gym discounts and discounted bus tickets.
Please refer to the role profile for more information - Lecturer (Pre-Degree).
Interviews
Interviews are expected to take place on the 25th November 2025.
Academic & Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be professionally active in their field and willing to contribute to our research ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.
All appointments are subject to a DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application.
Additional Information
We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest. If you would like to find out more, please contact Steven Forsyth, Head of Pre-Degree.
Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. A satisfactory DBS disclosure will be required from successful candidates as a condition of appointment. We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.
Creative Education for a Changing World
Arts University Plymouth will set a vision towards 2030 based upon sustainable growth, solution-focused teaching and research, and a commitment to impactful social justice and ecological change through its people, culture and place. Our strategy Creative Education for a Changing World will ensure that our work is energised and designed to meet the ambitions of its students and staff while acknowledging the shifting realm of creativity through new technologies and the workplaces of tomorrow.
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