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Lecturer in Art & Design (FTC)

Job details
Posting date: 13 May 2024
Salary: £28,552.80 to £35,000 per year
Additional salary information: From £28,552.80 (unqualified) - £35,000 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above). Depending on qualifications and expertise.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 May 2024
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: West Herts College
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 2644W

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Summary

The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Lecturer to join our contemporary, forward thinking, and high achieving team on a fixed term basis.

Working closely with our students, stakeholders and employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a broad range of skills to be able to teach predominantly on our very successful UAL Level 3 Interior Design & Architecture course. You will be delivering both industry skills and knowledge to our eager students.

Candidates should be proficient in CAD, ideally Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Enscape, as these are integral to course delivery. Additionally, they should demonstrate competence in various creative and technical processes such as but not limited to:
• Hand Sketching and Rendering
• Technical Drawing
• Interior Design and/or architecture Principles
• Sustainable Design Practices
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• These skills will not only enhance our learners’ academic journey but also prepare them for a successful career in interior design or architecture.

The successful candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our courses. You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students.

Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and is willing to engage in self-development.

It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices, and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs. You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th May 2024, this is a fixed term position until December 2024. The successful candidate will join our team from the 19th August 2024.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.

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