Main Grade Lecturer - Level 2 Art & Design
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Department: Art & Design
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Barnet Campus (Wood Street)
Compensation: £35,849 - £47,299 / year
Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Art & Design Course Leader & Teacher to lead and deliver our UAL Level 2 Art & Design programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed educator to inspire learners at an early stage in their creative journey, supporting them to develop confidence, technical skills and a strong foundation for progression into Level 3 or other creative pathways.
Key Responsibilities
As Course Leader, you will take responsibility for the planning, delivery and quality assurance of the Level 2 Art & Design programme. You will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across a range of creative disciplines, ensuring students are well supported to achieve their full potential.
You will contribute to curriculum development, lead on assessment and feedback, monitor student progress and attendance, and ensure the programme meets UAL awarding body requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
About You: We are looking for someone who is passionate about art and design education and committed to student success, particularly at Level 2. You will have strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
Essential Requirements
- BA (Hons) in Art & Design or a related creative discipline
- Recognised UK teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or equivalent)
- Experience teaching Art & Design at Level 2 or equivalent
- A broad understanding of creative processes, materials and techniques
- Competence in Adobe Creative Suite
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital learning technologies
- Experience of assessment and feedback within a vocational or portfolio-based curriculum
Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)
An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects.
Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers
Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.
Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
Cycle to Work Scheme - The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline - The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users - The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers - We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities - Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments - A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts - Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
