Job Description

Lecturer in Graphic Design

Contract Type: FTC until July 2027

Hours: Part Time 15 Hours (0.4 FTE)

Salary: Salary: Qualified Lecturing Scale, pro rata £28,839 - £38,697 per annum

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Inspire, Engage and Transform Lives Through Art

Are you an experienced Graphic Design teacher, lecturer or industry professional looking for a rewarding role that fits around your existing commitments?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Lecturer in Graphic Design to join our Creative & Performing Arts Department on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine teaching with other professional, academic or personal commitments while making a genuine difference to learners' lives.

At St Helens College and Knowsley Community College, you will support students to develop their Graphic Design knowledge, technical skills and creative practice, helping them progress towards higher education, employment and careers within the creative industries.

Working within a supportive and collaborative curriculum team, you will deliver engaging lessons, assess learner progress and help students achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience teaching Graphic Design, ideally within Further Education, or significant industry experience within the graphic design and creative sectors.
• Holds a relevant degree or professional qualification (L6 degree in a related subject).
• Holds a recognised teaching qualification (or is willing to work towards one).
• Has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Can motivate and inspire learners from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about supporting student success and achievement.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to maintain your teaching practice while benefiting from a flexible part-time working pattern. Working days and hours can be discussed and agreed to support both curriculum requirements and the successful candidate's availability.

In addition, we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata), including up to 51 days for academic staff.
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounted catering and Starbucks facilities across our campuses.
• Access to wellbeing support and events.
• Ongoing CPD and staff development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious college community committed to transforming lives through education.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received, therefore early applications are encouraged.

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered.