The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a passionate and creative Lecturer in Art and Design to join our Digital and Creative Innovation (DACI) team. This is a fixed-term opportunity, starting January 2026 until July 2026, where you will help shape the next generation of artists and designers while contributing to a vibrant and supportive academic community.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a Lecturer in Art and Design, you will play a key role in delivering inspiring and inclusive teaching to our students. Your main duties will involve:
Delivering and managing high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in art and design.
Assisting in curriculum design, development, and quality improvement to enhance the student experience.
Supporting student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression, providing targeted academic and developmental guidance.
Engaging with creative scholarship, research, and professional practice to enrich teaching.
Using digital and face-to-face teaching methods, including the VLE and other platforms, to support student success.
About the Digital and Creative Innovation Team (DACI):
DACI is at the forefront of developing creativity and innovation at B&FC. We are dedicated to fostering excellence in the arts and design, equipping students with the critical skills, imagination, and practical knowledge needed to thrive in today’s creative industries.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values innovation and student success. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and influence the next generation of creative professionals while furthering your own academic and professional development.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this role excites you, submit your application today!
Teaching in further education is unique, if you've got industry experience and a passion for sharing your skills, you could be a great teacher. You don't always need teaching experience or an academic degree to get started. B&FC offer fully-funded teaching qualifications whilst you work. For further information on the courses, please visit Teaching Qualifications at B&FC
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
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