Pathway Leader – Further Education (Graphic Communication) at Leeds Arts University

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff. The Universities Further Education provision is made up of a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and an Extended Diploma in Creative Practice.

A vacancy has arisen for a Pathway Leader in Graphic Communication within our Further Education provision. Based primarily on the Extended Diploma course, the role may also contribute to the Foundation Diploma. The duties of the post include teaching general visual language during the diagnostic introductory stages and then taking responsibility for the planning and delivery of the Graphic Communication specialist pathway. There will be administrative and line management responsibilities in addition to the teaching.

The Graphic Communication area deals with students who are interested in applying for degree courses across the full range of Graphic Communication including Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Illustration, Animation, Motion Graphics, Comic and Concept Art, Film and TV, and Photography.

Applicants should have a degree in a related subject and a teaching qualification. They should be able to demonstrate a technical appreciation of processes and equipment relevant to the pathway, knowledge of industry and courses at degree level that could benefit the students learning experience and progression into HE and a clear understanding of the administration requirements to support the management and delivery of the course. Experience of teaching in the FE sector along with experience demonstrating leadership qualities in an educational setting are essential.

Full details of the essential and desirable criteria which need to be demonstrated for this role can be found in the job description.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please click the ‘apply’ button where you will be redirected to our website.

Closing date: Sunday 13^th July 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Friday 25^th July 2025 (in-person)

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring service check.

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment.  All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.