🚀 Hourly Paid Lecturer in Ceramics

Overview

The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Lecturer of Ceramics to teach across our adult provision. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a broad range of skills within ceramics. The successful candidate will need to be available for evening class teaching on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings - 19:00 - 21:00.

About the Role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging evening sessions that cover key ceramic techniques such as:

• Hand building and wheel throwing
• Surface decoration and glazing
• Safe studio practice and material management

You’ll foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where students can explore and develop their individual creativity, from beginners to those looking to refine their skills.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have proven experience as a ceramicist or ceramics tutor
• Be confident in both traditional and contemporary ceramic practices
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning

Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills. A candidate who can captivate the imagination of students and demonstrate good classroom management skills would be ideal.

The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November 2025. This is a fixed term position with an initial end date of January 2027. The successful candidate will join our team from January 2026.

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 actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking and generous pension.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on , or by e-mailing

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role, please contact the Human Resources department.