0.6 Art & Design Lecturer fixed term

Within Art and Design there are four main specialist areas fashion and textiles, photography, fine art and graphic and 3D Design. In each of these areas our students are taught by an experienced teaching team with professional experience. The Lecturers will encourage our students to reach exciting, imaginative and challenging solutions, where aesthetics and function are balanced and ideas are thought provoking and visually stimulating. At UCG, we have a range of dedicated art studios, photography studios, a professional dark room and Apple Mac suites. These computers have a full range of professionally relevant software including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. We also have industry-standard equipment including professional cameras.

The successful applicant will coordinate the effective delivery of the Art and Design study programmes across various levels providing academic leadership for students, creating a curriculum that is engaging, relevant and coherent and in line with local and national priorities. As a Lecturer in Art and Design, you will develop and maintain up to date industry knowledge, bringing in industry professionals, where possible, that are relevant to the curriculum and the employability and skills needs of students. You will support and motivate learners to meet their individual aspiration and goals and will coordinate the tracking of learners' achievements. In your role you will lead study programmes to attain outstanding achievement and student retention and progression.

You will have sound organisational skills, your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is also essential.

We welcome candidates with industry experience, and you will have the opportunity to work towards a teaching qualification. The role will require you to work towards a recognised Level 4 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or be willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification upon appointment.

We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our teaching staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills., United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16-18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for a Lecturer in Art and Design to join our cohort of dedicated staff.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.