Tutor of Art & Design Ref : 2526/139 Hours : 29.6 hours per week (0.8 fte) Salary : Up to £43,408 pro rata per annum* (subject to experience and qualifications). Plus generous benefits. These include: • 57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme • Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) * Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£40,407) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS. Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875 - ask us for further details About the role In this role, you will deliver high quality teaching in Art & Design with a focus on Graphic Visual Communication. You will support students in developing illustration techniques, visual storytelling skills, and both digital and traditional creative processes, including sketchbook development and printmaking. Contextual studies will be embedded into your studio teaching, helping learners connect theory with practical outcomes across a range of specialisms. You will design engaging lessons that reflect current industry practice, provide constructive feedback to support student progress, and maintain a creative, inclusive, and professional studio environment. A key aspect of the role will be guiding students as they build strong, progression ready portfolios for higher education or employment. About the Person The ideal candidate will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Art & Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field, and will bring proven experience teaching or tutoring within the creative arts. You will have a strong portfolio demonstrating your skills in graphic visual communication and illustration, along with a good understanding of contextual and critical studies. We will ask to see your portfolio at the interview stage. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire learners from a range of backgrounds and abilities. Strong planning and assessment skills are essential, including experience providing IQA feedback and effectively stretching and challenging students to achieve high grades and meet progression goals. A teaching qualification such as a PGCE, relevant industry experience, and familiarity with digital design tools-including Adobe Creative Suite-are desirable. Experience supporting students with portfolio development for further or higher education, or for entry into creative industries, would also be an advantage. About the College York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices. We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym. Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Simpson, Curriculum and Standards Manager: Art & Design, at PSimpson@yorkcollege.ac.uk. Important Notices See the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date : 4 May 2026 (9am) Interview date : 19 May 2026 We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.