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West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Early finishes on Friday

On-site gym

Job summary

West Herts College invites applications for an Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design (Photography) in Watford. The role is part-time, on-site, two days a week (Mondays and Thursdays) with an hourly rate of £33.91–£36.63.

The post is permanent and begins as a teaching appointment to support the UAL Level 3 Photography course. The college seeks a motivated educator to deliver industry-standard photography skills, manage assessments, and contribute to course development within a dynamic art and

Qualifications

• Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable.
• Ability to teach photography and related studio techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach on UAL Level 3 Photography course, focusing on industry skills and knowledge.
• Deliver digital photography, studio lighting, location photography, and post-production.
• Provide assessment of student work and contribute to course development.

Job description

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design (Photography)

Company: West Herts College

Salary: £33.91 to £36.63 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Watford, WD17 3EZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Sept 2026

Closing date: 22 Sept 2026

The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Hourly Paid Lecturer to join our contemporary, forward thinking, and high achieving team.

This position is required for two days per week, working Mondays and Thursdays only, due to the current course timetable.

Working closely with our students, stakeholders and employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a broad range of skills to predominantly teach on our UAL Level 3 Photography course. You will be delivering both industry skills and knowledge to our eager students.

Candidates should demonstrate competence in various creative and technical processes such as but not limited to:

Digital photography and camera techniques

Studio photography and lighting

Location photography

Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Digital image editing and post-production

Creative and conceptual photography

Communication and presentation skills

Knowledge and experience of analogue photography, darkroom processes and contemporary photographic industry practices is desirable.

These skills will not only enhance our learners' academic journey but also prepare them for successful progression into Higher Education and careers within the Photography and wider creative industries.

The successful candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our courses. You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students.

Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and who is willing to engage in self-development.

It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices, and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs. You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year.

Please note that applicants must be available to work on both Mondays and Thursdays.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.

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