Lecturer – Photography (Visual Communication) Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Cambridge Regional College has an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer - Photography (Visual Communication) to join our Creative Industries team at our Cambridge Campus.
You will join us on a part-time basis (22 hours) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of between £17,129.08 - £21,146.16 pa (FTE £28,808 - £35,564 per annum) plus staff benefits.
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon.
We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields.
Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction.
CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.
In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounted rates on Apple products
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Free on-site car parking
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
- On-site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities.
About the role:
You will primarily teach in the Department of Creative Industries at the Cambridge Campus, across Arts and Design Levels 1-3. A specialism in Photography (Visual Communication) is preferred (May also be required to teach on other programmes at levels 1- 5 as the department grows and develops in line with market needs).
We have a dedicated Photography Dark Room, Digital Photography Studio and Cutting Room, and two Apple Mac Graphic Studios with Creative Suite Software. In addition to this, we have a Printmaking Room, Life Drawing Studio, and a Ceramics and Sculpture Room.
You will report to the Team Leader of Art and Design.
There is no line management responsibility within this role.
Agile working
This role requires you to work at the Cambridge Campus face-to-face with students.
What we are looking for in our role:
We would like you to have experience in delivering Photography to students in Levels 1 – 5 in Further Education.
A background in Photography and/or Graphic design is preferred.
You will need to have English and Maths grade C or above at Level 2/ GCSE/ O Level or equivalent Degree or Equivalent in a related subject.
It is preferred that you have a Full Cert Ed or PGCE teaching qualification or are willing to work towards it.
Safeguarding statement
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
