16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 November 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    19 October 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) 

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds
  • 0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Permanent
  • Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
  • Actual Salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Art and Design Lecturer to join our innovative, multi-disciplinary team. This exciting opportunity involves the development and delivery of Level 3 and Level 4 courses across a variety of art, design, and digital pathways. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the creative industries and a passion for providing students with industry-relevant knowledge and experiences, helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice.

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and creative individual with a degree in Art & Design or a related field. The successful candidate will possess strong digital skills, with expertise in creative technologies being highly desirable. As a motivated team player, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high professional standards while inspiring students. Previous teaching experience is essential, and your ability to build positive relationships and foster an engaging learning environment will be key to ensuring student success.

What the school offers its staff

  • Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Family friendly policies and flexible working
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Free parking
  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Access to various memberships and discount schemes
  • Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
  • Funded subject course development for your role
  • Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
  • Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Eastern Education Group Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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