Jon was employed as a lecturer on the Foundation course at Hastings college of Art, working under the guidance of Tony Colley.

'Jon was a wonderful lecturer but could simply 'forget' to keep records or hand in marking on time. When Tony Colley retired, Ian Brown took over - he loved Jon but had to relegate him because he still didn't keep records or marks. I came back from retirement and for a few years took Jon's number two roll but we team taught and never ever fell out' - Rod Harman