Photography Teacher in Manchester

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Photography Teacher to join our outstanding Photography team. This role is ideal for a qualified educator with a passion for photography and learner development within a dynamic further education environment.

This is a permanent, part-time role (21 hours per week), based at our City Campus Manchester. You will be joining a highly experienced and commercially focused photography department with a vast range of industry knowledge across commercial photography, studio practice, creative image-making, and visual media. The team brings extensive industry-based experience and strong connections to the wider world of photography, providing learners with valuable insight into current professional practice, industry expectations, and progression opportunities.

As a UAL Awarding Body qualification provider, experience and understanding of UAL programmes and assessment requirements are essential to this role. The successful candidate will be confident delivering creative education within UAL frameworks and supporting learners to achieve high standards in both practical and contextual work.

The department is committed to delivering an inspiring and industry-relevant learning experience that supports learners in developing both creative and technical skills. Department projects include Greater Mancunian, a long-standing live brief explored by learners and the teaching team, encouraging creative investigation of identity, place, community, and contemporary culture through photography and visual storytelling.

The role will involve teaching, assessment, tutorial support, curriculum development, and contribution to departmental activities and enrichment. You will deliver high-quality teaching across photography programmes while ensuring standards are met in line with awarding body requirements.

Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.

Benefits:

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata).
• 3 well-being days per year (pro-rata).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Levelling Up Payment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging teaching, learning, and assessment in Photography.
• Prepare learners for assessments and projects aligned to UAL awarding body specifications.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback in line with UAL standards.
• Support learners in developing practical skills in areas such as camera techniques, studio practice, lighting, editing, darkroom processes, and visual storytelling.
• Deliver teaching across both traditional and digital photographic practices.
• Support learners in using professional photographic studios, lighting equipment, and darkroom facilities safely and effectively.
• Contribute to course and curriculum development activities.
• Support and contribute to department-led projects, exhibitions, and live briefs including Greater Mancunian.
• Monitor learner progress and provide appropriate academic support.
• Maintain accurate records in line with college and awarding body requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider department to maintain high-quality provision.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grade C or grade 4 and above.
• Proven experience teaching Photography.
• Experience delivering and assessing UAL Awarding Body programmes.
• Strong understanding of UAL assessment processes and quality requirements.
• Strong subject knowledge in photographic practice, including digital photography, studio techniques, image editing, darkroom processes, and creative development.
• Experience working within professional photographic studios and darkroom environments.
• Experience assessing student work and supporting learner achievement.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Recent industry experience within Photography or related creative sectors (desirable).
• Experience contributing to curriculum or course development (desirable).

Safeguarding:

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.