Lecturer in Photography (Art and Design Level 3)
Role Information:
Reference: REQ001399
Location: Bristol School of Art, WISE Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £37,545.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: Up to £15,018.00
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 14.8 hour per week
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
- Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
- Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
About the Role
Our Creative Sector is highly successful, and we are looking to appoint a Lecturer in Photography to support delivery on our Level 3 programmes at the WISE campus.
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic photography educator to join our team at Bristol School of Art on a permanent basis. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality teaching on Level 3 courses, with opportunities to contribute across our wider art provision.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a strong understanding of the creative industries.
Be passionate about providing students with industry-relevant knowledge and experiences.
Bring technical and creative expertise across both digital and darkroom photography.
Deliver inspiring lessons that build confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Bristol School of Art has an excellent reputation for outstanding creative provision across both campuses. We enrich learners with new interests and skills, promoting wellbeing and social inclusion as a gateway to further and higher education and/or creative careers. The successful candidate will join our creative team at the WISE campus.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Candidates should be confident in delivering excellent lessons to level 3 students, knowledge of the UAL qualifications would be beneficial. The successful candidates will have the ability to inspire and motivate a range of students.
- The candidate should be confident in delivering engaging lessons to level 3 learners.
- Support students personal and academic growth, whilst fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being, encourages participation and celebrates each student’s unique talents.
- The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire and motive all students with a range of needs and experiences.
- A knowledge of the UAL qualifications would be beneficial.
- We are looking for a lecturer in photography to deliver both dark room and digital skills. Additional multidisciplinary skills are welcomed.
- Promote innovation and real-world employability skills.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Further Education Lecturing experience
- BA in a relevant discipline
- Teaching qualification is desirable or a willingness to obtain a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
- A proven aptitude for teaching and experience of teaching creative subjects.
- Proven experience in managing the administrative tasks involved in preparing learning materials and assessing student work
- A creative practitioner with a diverse range of traditional dark room and contemporary digital knowledge and skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Computer literacy and ICT competence.
Please apply online by: 23rd February 2025
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
About South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College welcomes individuals who are passionate and driven to help support and educate our students so they reach their goals.
We are focused on the wellbeing of our staff and through supporting you, you will make a difference to the lives of others.
Life at SGS
Upon joining SGS, our in-house People & Culture Team & Professional Development Teams will welcome you with support through the Onboarding and Induction stages. The Onboarding process will allow you to learn more about life at SGS, along with our range of employee benefits, support and societies.
We believe we can provide our staff with flexible, sustainable work options and an ethos to really help to improve the life chances and learning opportunities for the learners we support. While providing our valued staff with the progression and development opportunities you need to help you feel fulfilled, recognised and appreciated for all you do.
Wellbeing Commitment and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
SGS are committed to supporting our employees to make a difference to the lives of others. We have an employee wellness commitment called Thrive where we focus on physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our employees. We have a manifesto which outlines what the commitment is, what the benefits are and resources on offer to our employees to encourage them to thrive both professionally and personally.
Here at SGS we are actively committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as an employer and an educational establishment, we have formed numerous staff groups and partnerships to ensure that we are creating a safe working environment for all individuals.
We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer so we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and we will make reasonable adjustments that are specific to your needs.
We are proud that we are supporters of The West of England Good Employment Charter so we are a part of the accredited scheme to improve employment standards in the West of England and we are Menopause & Menstruation Friendly committed so we are committed to support those individuals experiencing menopause & menstruation to thrive within our working environments.
