Teacher - Photography - Visual Arts, Leeds

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Photography Teacher to join our Visual Arts team based at Quarry Hill campus. The ideal candidate will have a specialist background in photography with experience in both delivery and assessment. You will have the ability to deliver our BTEC courses within our Visual Arts department.

The Visual Arts department at Leeds City College is leading the way across the West Yorkshire region by offering a wide provision of industry led courses, including BTEC and Access to HE which specifically prepare the next generation of creatives for university and/or working in the creative industries. We are a team of both industry and specialist academic teachers who ensure that each of our students is provided with an exceptional experience with outcomes to match.

The closing date for this role is Friday 9th January 2026 with interviews taking place Friday 16th January 2026. Please note that this role may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and learning materials, including digital and blended resources.
• Assess learning effectively and provide constructive feedback to support student achievement.
• Set and monitor targets to track and improve learner progress.
• Inspire and motivate students to reach their goals and develop their skills.
• Stay current with subject knowledge, industry trends, and effective teaching practice.
• Contribute to quality assurance through verification, moderation, and continuous improvement.
• Adapt teaching methods and curriculum design to meet diverse learner needs.
• Support course promotion, recruitment, and induction activities within the College.

About You

• Relevant experience within the photographic and/or creative commercial industry.
• Strong technical expertise in photography, including camera operation, studio practice, Adobe Creative Suite, and traditional processing (darkroom skills desirable but not essential).
• A recognised teaching qualification with experience in Further Education, specialising in visual arts subjects at Levels 2 and 3.
• Commitment to developing innovative, industry-focused approaches to curriculum design and delivery.
• Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary trends across Photography, Moving Image, Graphic Design, and Fashion Photography.
• Proven ability to positively manage and motivate students, ensuring high levels of retention, achievement, success, and attendance.
• Good understanding of formative and summative assessment and effective progress tracking.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to contribute productively to course development.

Benefits

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives.

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RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

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