Hourly Paid Lecturer
AD Education
Hourly Paid Lecturer
AD Education
European private arts and design network
AD Education · London, United Kingdom · Other · Posted 2026-08-18
Workplace: on_site
Department: SAE Academic
AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.
Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.
Salary: Variable hourly rate, based on skills and experience.
Hours: Varied
Contract type: Hourly Paid
Closing Date: None
Content Creation & Digital Marketing
Join SAE's next chapter
We’re looking for industry practitioners, creators, marketers and educators to join us as Hourly Paid Lecturers across our Content Creation & Marketing degree programmes. If you’re passionate about the creative industries, know what it takes to make great work, and want to share your knowledge with the next generation of creative talent, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether your expertise is in content creation, digital marketing, social media, graphic design, web development, photography, podcasting, creative production or campaign development, this is an opportunity to bring your professional experience into the classroom and help students turn ideas into industry-ready work.
The opportunity
Working under the guidance of our Academic and Programme Managers, you’ll deliver engaging, industry-informed learning across SAE Higher Education programmes.
The ability to teach across a range of modules and levels is highly desirable. We’re particularly interested in hearing from practitioners who can bring current industry knowledge, real-world projects and professional networks into the student experience.
You’ll help students develop not only their creative and technical skills, but also the confidence, critical thinking and professional practice they need to build successful careers in the creative industries.
Key responsibilities
· Prepare and facilitate the modules you are timetabled to teach, including developing and updating engaging learning resources and learning objects.
· Deliver dynamic, inclusive in-person learning using a variety of teaching and facilitation methods.
· Plan meaningful student learning experiences through effective lesson plans, projects and course materials.
· Support project-based and practice-led learning, connecting classroom activity with current industry practice.
· Assess student work and provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback.
· Bring current knowledge, emerging trends, tools and professional practices from the content and marketing industries into your teaching.
· Build and maintain industry links that enhance opportunities and learning experiences for our students.
· Proactively contribute to campus events, showcases and activities that promote SAE London and our programmes.
Who we're looking for
We’re looking for people who are doing, making and creating in the industry today and who are excited about sharing that experience with others.
You could be an experienced educator, a freelance creative, a marketing professional, a content creator, a creative producer, a designer, a strategist, a digital specialist or an industry leader looking to bring your expertise into Higher Education.
Essential criteria
· Honours degree in a relevant field or significant relevant professional/industry experience.
· PG Cert in Education and/or HEA membership.
· Demonstrable experience in Content Creation and relevant areas of Marketing, including areas such as:
· Content strategy and creation
· Digital and social media campaigns
· Graphic design
· Web development
· Digital marketing
· Photography
· Podcasting
· Creative production
· Strong concept development, project management and production skills.
· Ability to create and develop meaningful industry links.
· Ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
· Current knowledge of creative and marketing industry practices and trends.
· Right to live and work in the UK.
Desirable criteria
· Higher Education teaching experience, particularly within creative or related disciplines.
· Experience creating session plans, learning materials and engaging classroom experiences.
· Experience with project-based and practice-led learning.
· Experience using technology to support learning, including VLEs and other digital learning platforms.
· Experience working across multiple creative disciplines or modules.
Why SAE?
At SAE, we believe education works best when it connects creative ambition with real industry experience.
You’ll join a community of passionate creatives and educators helping students develop the skills, ideas and professional confidence to make their mark in the industry.
For our students, it means a new environment designed around creativity, collaboration and industry practice.
For our lecturers, it means an exciting opportunity to help shape what comes next.
Come and be part of the move.
Diversity, inclusion and belonging
Like much of the creative sector, SAE celebrates diversity and values the power of individuality.
We’re committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student and staff member can thrive, regardless of background or experience.
We recognise that barriers still exist in access and success for underrepresented groups. To improve the diversity of our academic community and help close these gaps, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from global majority backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Your experiences, perspectives and professional journeys can help shape a more inclusive and representative creative industry — and we want them in our classrooms.
Ready to inspire the next generation?
If you’re an experienced creative or marketing professional who wants to share your knowledge, challenge emerging talent and help shape the future of the industry, we want to hear from you.
For more information about the role, please contact Helen Roberts, Programme Leader, at [email protected]
Due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
If you are interested in applying for this position, then please complete the e-application form. Please attach your cover letter and CV to the form and submit.
As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
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European private arts and design network
AD Education is a European network of private higher education institutions focused on creative arts, including design, media, and culture-related studies. It supports partner schools with academic, managerial, and material resources to develop specialized programs, funding revenue mainly through student tuition. Growth comes from organic expansion and frequent acquisitions, expanding its footprint across France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, and adding online and hybrid learning through Oktogone Group and SAE Europe. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-oriented education for creative professions by building a cross-border platform with a broad range of arts programs.
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