Lecturer - Photography and Media

Lecturer – Photography and Media

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus, Dunstable

Salary: Between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum (Pro‑Rata)

Contract: Permanent – Part Time (0.8 FTE)

Hours: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Annual Leave: 45 days pro‑rata plus bank holidays

Benefits: Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure discounts, professional development opportunities

Right to Work: Must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available

Expiry: 10/11/2025 23:59

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Graphics and Photography to join our Creative Arts department at the Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Curriculum Delivery – deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across UAL Level 3 and HNC/HND programmes in Photography and Graphics, using industry‑standard tools and practices.
• Student Support & Progression – act as a course tutor, monitor progress via ProMonitor, support UCAS applications, and prepare students for HE or employment through portfolio development and enrichment.
• Curriculum Development & Quality – plan and deliver creative project briefs, contribute to curriculum enhancement, and embed employability, enterprise, and digital skills into teaching.
• Professional Engagement & Collaboration – build links with employers, universities, and practitioners; participate in staff meetings, training, and college‑wide events to support student development.
• Statutory Responsibilities – uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety standards, and engage in continuous professional development in line with TBCG policies and procedures.

About You

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise – holds a degree (or equivalent) in Photography, Graphics, or a related creative subject, with a teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Teaching Experience & Curriculum Knowledge – experienced in teaching Level 3 or above in FE/HE, with strong understanding of UAL and Pearson awarding body standards and creative project delivery.
• Technical & Creative Skills – proficient in digital and analogue photography, studio lighting, and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign), with ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Student Support & Progression – skilled in supporting learner achievement, portfolio development, and progression to higher education or employment, with strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Professionalism & Commitment – committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development; flexible in working hours and dedicated to contributing to college events and employer engagement.

Vision Values

• Valuing Teamwork – we are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – we challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – at our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – we celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – we care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – we promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Future Steps

Interviews to be held: TBC. Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational vision values.

Apply

To apply, please visit the job portal. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group’s policy on employment of ex‑offenders is attached to this vacancy.