Teacher - Photography - Visual Arts

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Photography Teacher for their Visual Arts team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in photography and teaching experience, particularly in BTEC courses. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons and assessing student progress. The position offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inspiring students and fostering a creative learning environment.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in photography including camera operation.
• Experience in delivering and assessing BTEC courses.
• Good understanding of formative and summative assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Assess learning effectively and provide feedback.
• Inspire and motivate students to reach their goals.

Skills

Photography

Adobe Creative Suite

Teaching Experience

Studio Practice

Assessment Techniques

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Experience in Further Education

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Photography Teacher to join our Visual Arts team based at Quarry Hill campus. The ideal candidate will have a specialist background in photography with experience in both delivery and assessment. You will have the ability to deliver our BTEC courses within our Visual Arts department.

Closing Date and Interviews

The closing date for this role is Friday 9th January 2026 with interviews taking place Friday 16th January 2026.

Please note that this role may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Please note that we will be closed from 4pm on Friday 19 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. You are still welcome to apply for our roles during this period, and applications will be reviewed once we reopen in January 2026.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and learning materials, including digital and blended resources.
• Assess learning effectively and provide constructive feedback to support student achievement.
• Set and monitor targets to track and improve learner progress.
• Inspire and motivate students to reach their goals and develop their skills.
• Stay current with subject knowledge, industry trends, and effective teaching practice.
• Contribute to quality assurance through verification, moderation, and continuous improvement.
• Adapt teaching methods and curriculum design to meet diverse learner needs.
• Support course promotion, recruitment, and induction activities within the College.

About You

• Relevant experience within the photographic and/or creative commercial industry.
• Strong technical expertise in photography, including camera operation, studio practice, Adobe Creative Suite, and traditional processing (darkroom skills desirable but not essential).
• A recognised teaching qualification with experience in Further Education, specialising in visual arts subjects at Levels 2 and 3.
• Commitment to developing innovative, industry-focused approaches to curriculum design and delivery.
• Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary trends across Photography, Moving Image, Graphic Design, and Fashion Photography.
• Proven ability to positively manage and motivate students, ensuring high levels of retention, achievement, success, and attendance.
• Good understanding of formative and summative assessment and effective progress tracking.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to contribute productively to course development.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses

Employee wellbeing initiatives Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us sure Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.