Oaklands College
BANK ACL Lecturer in Art
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Ready to Shape the Next Generation in Art?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for an experienced BANK ACL Lecturer.
The Role
The ACL Lecturer in Art will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that support adult learners in developing artistic skills, creativity, and confidence within an inclusive learning environment. As this is a non-accredited leisure course, the focus is on personal development, practical skill-building, learner enjoyment, and the achievement of individual goals. The post holder will also be responsible for course planning, learner progress monitoring, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with college policies and quality standards.
Your Day to Day Impact
- Plan and deliver well-planned, engaging lessons for adult learners in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Teach a range of drawing and painting techniques, processes, materials, and methods appropriate to the course level.
- Differentiate learning activities to meet the needs and abilities of learners with varying levels of experience.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes participation, confidence, and achievement.
- Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
- Ensure learners work safely and follow health and safety requirements within the classroom.
- Prepare teaching resources and lesson materials as required.
- Attend department meetings, maximum of two within an academic year.
- Complete and submit all required course documentation in the specific timeframe including schemes of learning and group profiles.
- Comply with all college requirements including the completion of registers within stated guidelines and timescales.
- Participate in course reviews, observations, quality assurance activities, and standardisation processes.
- Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures, with particular attention to health and safety, safeguarding, equality, and diversity, quality, and our values and behaviours.
- Complete all mandatory training and comply with internal quality processes.
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Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional experience in art or a related subject.
- Experience of using a range of traditional and contemporary art techniques and media.
- Experience of teaching or leading workshops for adults.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding the health and safety requirements within a practical workshop environment.
Desirable Criteria:
- Teaching qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or willingness to work towards it).
- Recent experience teaching non-accredited leisure learning courses.
Your Future Starts at Oaklands
At Oaklands College, we value our staff and are committed to your wellbeing and development. When you join us, you become part of a vibrant and forward-thinking team that supports innovation, creativity, and learner-centred teaching.
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Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
- Fully funded teacher training (if required) and structured induction.
- Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses.
- Free onsite permit parking.
- Onsite gym (St Albans campus) and wellness treatments at discounted rates.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.
- Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme.
- Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters.
- Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements.
Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives.
Apply today and help us power the next generation.
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