Main Grade Lecturer - Photography (0.3FTE)

Main Grade Lecturer - Photography (0.3FTE)

Application Deadline: 28 September 2026

Department: Art & Design

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Barnet Campus (Wood Street)

Compensation: £10,754 - £14,189 / year

Description

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment on Level 3 Photography programmes, supporting learners to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress successfully to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

The post holder will inspire learners through engaging teaching, industry-relevant projects and professional creative practice.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver outstanding teaching across Level 3 Photography programmes.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons that meet awarding body requirements.
• Develop learners' technical, creative and critical understanding of photography.
• Support learners to develop professional portfolios and exhibition work.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to motivate and challenge learners.
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
• Integrate industry practices, live briefs and progression opportunities into teaching.
• Maintain accurate assessment and tracking records.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Please read the full person spec and job description attached to this advert.

Barnet and Southgate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches of publicly available information may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process.

Benefits

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The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.

Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)

An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects. Please click this link for further details.

Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers

Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.

Annual Season Ticket Loans

We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!

A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.

Cycle to Work Scheme

The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!

Employee Support Helpline

The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.

Eye Tests for DSE Users

The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.

Flu vouchers

We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.

Gym Facilities

Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.

Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments

A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.

High Street Discounts

Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.