Job Overview

About Newham CollegeNewham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role

Fixed term cover until 3 July 2026. You’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality teaching to 16–18 learners on full-time study programmes, specialising in Art and Design and Graphic Design. Alongside delivering engaging lessons, you’ll provide guidance and support to students, act as a personal tutor, assess progress, and inspire young people to achieve their academic, personal and vocational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Design, plan and deliver creative, inclusive and innovative teaching.

Provide high-quality learning, assessment and constructive feedback.

Support students with progression into higher education or employment.

Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement.

Actively support student achievement, retention and success.

About YouWe’re looking for someone who can motivate and inspire the next generation of designers. You’ll bring:

A degree in Graphic Design (essential).

Strong teaching experience with 16+ learners, including varied abilities.

Comprehensive subject knowledge up to Level 3.

GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English.

A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PCET, or Level 5 Diploma in Education) – or willingness to work towards one (desirable).

Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.

SafeguardingIn line with Keeping Children Safe in Education all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College''s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment ProcessThe email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College’s policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Application Closing Date: 14th September. Interview Date: TBC.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Part-time

Job function : Education and Training

Industries : Book and Periodical Publishing

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