PTHP Lecturer - Photography

Nelson and Colne College Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Annual leave allowance with Christmas

Sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group invites applications for a PTHP Lecturer - Photography. The role is part-time hourly paid, primarily based at Nelson & Colne College with potential travel across sites.

Aimed at experienced practitioners or newly qualified teachers seeking to join an Outstanding organisation. The post requires a commitment to developing learners in photography and media, with responsibility for delivering engaging lessons within a supportive college environment.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment.
• A higher degree or advanced qualification (desirable).
• Successful teaching experience in Photography & Media.
• Recent commercial/industrial experience particularly in Creative Media (desirable).

Skills

4 GCSEs including Maths & English (C/4

Teaching experience in Photography & 


Willingness to achieve qualification

Teaching qualification

Willingness to achieve within 3 years

Recent commercial/industrial exposure

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Higher degree or advanced qualification (desirable)

Job description

The Vacancy

PTHP Lecturer - Photography

Salary: £27.89 per hour

Hours: Varied - maximum of 24 per week

Working Weeks: 38 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Site: Nelson & Colne College

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 3 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer in Photography to join our Creative & Digital team on a part-time hourly paid basis.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at our Nelson & Colne College site but may be required to travel across sites.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer in Photography to join our Creative & Digital team on a part-time hourly paid basis.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at our Nelson & Colne College site but may be required to travel across sites.

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment
• A higher degree or advanced qualification (desirable)
• Successful teaching experience in Photography & Media
• Recent commercial/industrial experience particularly in Creative Media (desirable)

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

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