Lecturer in Photography

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Photography to join the creative arts department at Bridgend College. This role involves planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality practical and theoretical lessons across a range of our FE programmes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching all facets of photography, encompassing expertise in digital workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, digital capture), traditional analogue darkroom processes, and professional studio lighting and practice.

You'll be tasked with assessing student work, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring all curriculum content is relevant and aligned with current industry standards.

To excel in this role, you must possess a degree-level qualification in Photography or a related field, alongside significant, proven industry experience. You will need a recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE or equivalent or be willing to achieve one. We are looking for someone who can not only manage technical instruction but also motivate and inspire diverse groups of students, fostering a creative and inclusive learning environment.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.

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Salary: Unqualified: £26,386 - £31,139 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)Qualified: £33,596 - £51,932 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Photography

Please note, this an hourly paid contract which means that specific days and hours cannot be guaranteed - they are offered on a casual, ad hoc basis to fit the needs of the service and so may vary.

Unqualified: £26,386 - £31,139 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)
Qualified: £33,596 - £51,932 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)