Technical Tutor (Photography)

Goldsmiths, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Greater London is looking for a professional to provide technical teaching and support for photography students. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in analogue and digital photography. This position entails collaboration with faculty and a focus on student engagement. Generous benefits include flexible working, annual leave, and a supportive work environment, emphasizing equality and diversity.

Benefits

Agile working environment

28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives like staff choir and running club

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of analogue and digital photography is essential.
• Holistic knowledge of photography equipment and practice is necessary.
• Enthusiasm for working with students and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical teaching and advice for photography students.
• Provide support for studios, darkrooms, and digital lab.
• Collaborate with academic staff.

Job description

About the Role

You will work as part of the technical team delivering technical teaching and advice for photography students, providing support for studios, darkrooms and digital lab, and collaborating with academic staff. Extensive experience of analogue and digital photography is essential. Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026.

About the Candidate

You’ll have a strong holistic knowledge of photography equipment and practice. You'll be passionate about working with students, enthusiastic about learning new skills, and a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. This role will not be eligible for a skilled worker visa certificate of sponsorship.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.