A Level Lecturer in Photography - Art, Craft & Design (Full Time or Part Time) (LUM206/1540)

Leeds Sixth Form College is looking for an A Level Photography Teacher either full time (37 hours) or part time (29.6). 

We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers! 

This role consists of teaching A level Photography to students and introducing them to a wide range of photographic influences, approaches and technologies, including camera less photography techniques. You will also be required to undertake some teaching on the Art, Craft and Design A level.  

Here at Leeds Sixth Form College our fantastic facilities include:  

• A darkroom 

• A fully equipped Mac Suite 

• Digital SLR’s 

• Analogue film cameras 

Leeds Sixth Form College is a combined provision of A Levels and vocational courses which provides a diverse range of full-time education programmes for learners aged 16-18 and adult learners aged 19+. The provision ranges from Level 2 to Level 3 and includes both traditional academic and vocational pathways. 

• This role involves designing and delivering innovative and engaging Photography classes to both 16-18 and adult learners of varying ability.  

• You will introduce students to a wide range of photographic influences, approaches and technologies. 

• You will teach in both digital and analogue methods supporting students in developing and mastering their own creative and technical skills.  

• Hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)  

• You will have darkroom practices experience in addition to camera-less photography techniques 

• You will be able to deliver teaching in an engaging manner whilst building rapport with your students.  

• English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above. 

• Experience of delivering Photography A-level in an FE or school setting.  

• You will have experience of setting targets for students and have strategies and the skills to help students achieve their potential.  

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
  • Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

By joining Leeds Sixth Form College you join a community dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your committed teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day. 

Choosing to work for Leeds Sixth Form College means that you will be part of a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Sixth Form College. 

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. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.