Lecturer - Tattoo Practitioner

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Lecturer - Tattoo Practitioner to join our Digital and Creative Innovation (DACI) team on a fixed-term, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of tattoo artists while contributing to a creative, forward-thinking academic environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a Lecturer - Tattoo Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and inclusive learning experiences to our students. Your main duties will involve:

Delivering and managing high-quality, inclusive teaching and assessment in tattoo artistry.
Assisting in curriculum development and contributing to continuous quality improvement.
Supporting student recruitment, retention, progression, and achievement.
Using digital and face-to-face teaching tools (e.g., VLE) to support student success.
Contributing to the wider academic community through professional practice, research, or industry engagement.
About the Digital and Creative Innovation Team (DACI):
DACI is a hub of creativity and innovation at B&FC, driving excellence in both traditional and emerging creative disciplines. Our team is committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and innovators, blending technical skill with creative exploration.

Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you'll be part of a supportive and inspiring team that values your industry experience and passion for education. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of tattoo practice education while developing your own academic and professional portfolio.

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Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks