Are you passionate about photography? Do you want to share your love and knowledge of photography with the next generation of photography professionals? Are you looking to get into teaching or simply looking for a change? Then this could be the role for you.
JOB TITLE: LECTURER PHOTOGRAPHY
LOCATION: KING’S LYNN
HOURS: AD HOC/ SESSIONAL
SALARY: £25.69 - £32.40 PER HOUR (£30,530 - £38,500 FTE)
AVAILABLE FROM AUGUST 2025 (TEACHING COMMENCING IN SEPTEMBER 2025)
CWA are excited to be introducing a brand new for 2025/26 a Level 2 Photography course at our King’s Lynn campus. Due to continued growth in student numbers and interest we are widening our curriculum offer.
This is a rare opportunity to join our Creative Arts team to deliver Photography at level 2 and level 3 at our Kings Lynn campus. Here at CWA we are proud to boast high quality facilities to allow our students to flourish creatively and academically. We have a Photography studio, darkroom and dedicated learning spaces giving students the space and tools they need to thrive. Each year we showcase our student’s success with an end of year exhibition.
Hours will mainly be worked on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in line with the timetable, however there is scope for further hours on other days, by agreement.
You must hold at least a level 3 qualification in photography or a related field, however teaching and industry experience is not essential. You must be passionate about further education and an interest in working with and inspiring young people.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a long-standing Photography department and the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.
Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 10 or above (£32,384 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.
BENEFITS
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
Closing date for receipt of all applications midnight, Monday 30 June 2025
Interviews are provisionally planned for Monday 14 July 2025 at our King's Lynn campus.
Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.
We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
The College has a statutory and moral duty to ensure that the College functions with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children receiving education and training at the College.
The College is committed to ensuring that it :
• Provides a safe environment for children and young people to learn in
• Identifies children and young people who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm, and
• Takes appropriate action to see that such children and young people are kept safe, both at home and at the College.
The College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity to all learners, clients and employees. It is also committed to acknowledging the diversity of society in which it works. No applicant, employee, student or client will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of ethnicity, gender, race, religion or belief, nationality, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age or trade Union activity or irrelevant previous criminal convictions. The College takes a very positive approach to the provision of opportunities for disabled students and staff, with facilities being constantly reviewed and improved. The College has given a commitment to the Positive about Disabled People programme.