Teaching Vacancies

Associate Lecturer - Creative Industries (Art, Music, and Performance)

Sheffield S2 2RL

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
27 Oct 2026

About this role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working in a teaching and learning environment or working in the industry related to the subject area

Delivery of teaching, training or development

Confident in the use of technology in teaching (interactive whiteboards etc.)

Good presentation skills

Ability to teach at the appropriate level and relate theory to practice

Level 2 English and Maths Qualification or Equivalent

Degree level qualification appropriate to the discipline being taught or equivalent professional experience

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

Knowledge of the discipline being taught

Aware of appropriate resources/tools which can enhance teaching

What the college offers its staff

As the successful candidate, you will be offered an hourly rate of between £13.45 – £20.93, depending on the duties performed. Please note this is a zero hour contract.

Our benefits

  • Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with NEST
  • Annual leave - 20 Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
  • Health and wellbeing, we offer:
  • Employee assistance programme through Bupa
  • Occupational Health through PAM
  • Free eye tests for VDU users
  • Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Further details about the role

Working for our subsidiary company Sparks Teaching Services, please note that this is a Zero Hour contract.

The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant and diverse further education college and we are proud of how the college contributes to transforming lives through learning by meeting local skills needs.

As an Associate Lecturer you will provide support on a specified module or modules, including the preparation and delivery of Lectures, Workshops and Practical Sessions.

Main duties may include but not limited to

  • Formal scheduled delivery of learning and teaching
  • Preparation of teaching materials
  • Assessment and moderation
  • Curriculum and assessment design as appropriate
  • Responsibility for administration relevant to the post
  • Student Support
  • Independent Studies supervision
  • Attendance at Meetings e.g. Programme Committees and Subject/Team Meetings
  • Participation in Continuous Professional Development
  • Participation in student monitoring and reporting, course review and evaluation process.
  • Participation in quality assurance and controls procedure

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Matthew Henley, Curriculum Manager - Matthew.Henley@sheffcol.ac.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.