Lecturer and College Outreach Practitioner

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced lecturer to play a leading role within the UAL School of Pre-degree Studies (SPDS) at Lime Grove.

As Lecturer and College Outreach Practitioner, you will be responsible for teaching and curriculum development across UAL Outreach programmes, with a particular focus on the School of Pre-degree Studies. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the UAL Outreach team and SPDS, you will use your specialist expertise to develop innovative and critically informed pedagogies and curricula that support students from underrepresented backgrounds in accessing UAL courses.

You will be responsible for delivering a range of outreach programmes and opportunities, monitoring student progress and attendance, maintaining accurate records, and liaising effectively with colleagues and partners as appropriate. You will contribute to the development of teaching and curricula that inspire critical thinking and creative practice while promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

You will also play a key role in expanding the capacity and impact of the UAL Outreach programme, helping to achieve the objectives set out in the University's Access and Participation Plan.

About you
You will have experience of teaching, together with a strong understanding of effective widening participation practice within arts, design and communication education in a further or higher education setting, or equivalent professional experience.

You will be able to demonstrate evidence of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of your discipline and aligns with the aims of the Programme, College and University.

You will also possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and support students from diverse backgrounds to realise their full academic potential.

We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, staff and visitors. As this role requires you to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact AGstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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Closing date: 7^th August 2026, 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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