Associate Lecturer in Photography

Fashion Retail Academy (part of the Education for Industry Group)

Fixed-Term, Flexible Hours

Contract:

Includes teaching, preparation and associated academic duties

Higher

Education:

Levels 4 - 6

Subject Specialism:
Product Photography or Fashion/Art Direction Photography

FRA Academy:
Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

We are seeking Associate Lecturers to join our Higher Education team at the Fashion Retail Academy. Successful candidates will be instrumental in shaping the educational journey of our students across Levels 4, 5, and 6, fostering industry-relevant skills and creative excellence. We are seeking Associate Lecturers with expertise in Product Photography and Fashion/Art Direction Photography.

Working as part of a collaborative programme team, you will contribute your subject expertise to support the delivery of an innovative and industry-informed curriculum.

The role involves teaching, preparation and associated academic duties across Levels 4, 5 and 6, supporting students in developing the creative, analytical and critical thinking skills required for careers in fashion, art direction and photography.

As a subject specialist you will contribute to module delivery and assessment, support student engagement and progression, and uphold academic standards in line with institutional regulations and awarding body requirements. Working closely with the Programme Manager and wider academic team, you will contribute to a collaborative academic culture focused on continuous improvement and student success.

• Qualifications:
  
  Relevant degree and professional experience in subject specialism.
• Experience:
  
  Industry experience in subject specialist area and/or experience in teaching within Higher Education or Further Education.
• Expertise: A strong understanding in either product photography, fashion photography and art direction for fashion, including visual culture, brand identity and the development of creative concepts across multiple media platforms.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to support student learning and engagement.
• Values: A commitment to supporting student development and contributing positively to an inclusive, collaborative learning environment.

Hourly rate: £42.49 per teaching hour, inclusive of preparation and associated pedagogic work for Level 4 to 7.

Non-teaching duties across provisions, including course development work, are paid at £24.13 per hour inclusive.

Interviews will take place in-person at FRA Academy:
Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

8am on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

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