Sessional Lecturer – Pottery (Adult Education)

About the role

The School of Adult and Community Education at Merton College is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to deliver non‑accredited pottery courses for adult learners. You will guide participants of varying skill levels in hand‑building and wheel‑throwing techniques, fostering creativity and confidence in a supportive, inclusive workshop environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver pottery lessons for adult learners across beginner to intermediate levels.
• Plan and prepare workshop sessions, ensuring appropriate materials and equipment are available.
• Maintain health and safety standards within the pottery studio.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Promote an inclusive atmosphere that respects diverse educational backgrounds.

Required profile

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS, PGCE, or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching adult learners.
• Strong knowledge of pottery and ceramics, including hand‑building and wheel‑throwing.
• Academic or vocational qualifications in pottery or related field.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a workshop setting.

Required skills

• Pottery hand‑building techniques.
• Wheel‑throwing skills.
• Lesson planning and curriculum development.
• Health and safety compliance for studio environments.

What we offer

• Salary subject to annual cost‑of‑living review.
• Generous pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or LGPS) with significant employer contribution.
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development opportunities.
• Salary‑sacrifice cycle‑to‑work scheme and pro‑rated benefits for part‑time staff.