Lecturer in Digital Media and Photography

Lecturer in Digital Media and Photography

Location: Rotherham Campus, Rotherham

Salary: £23,882 (unqualified) to £27,152 (qualified) pro rata a year + benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part time (30 hours each week, all year round)

Closing Date: 08th of June 2026

Are you ready to inspire the next wave of digital storytellers and visual artists? We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer in Digital Media and Photography to join our creative faculty.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your technical mastery with your passion for teaching. You will play a key role in developing our students' technical skills and artistic vision, preparing them for a fast-paced career in the creative industries.

Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and assessment in Levels 1-3 and elements of HE Digital Media & Design. With an enthusiastic and engaging approach, you will have the ability to motivate students and support them to achieve their potential.

You will be responsible for the success of students and providing an enriched curriculum, monitoring student progress and ensuring timely completion and achievement. This will include recruitment, providing advice and guidance to students on their progression routes, and developing industry links that provide them with enrichment and work experience.

• Hold a relevant degree in Digital Media, Photography, or a related field.
• Hold a teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed) or a willingness to work towards one.
• Have professional industry experience and a strong portfolio of work.
• Strong technical proficiency in digital filmmaking, high‑end photography, and post‑production software.
• Have the ability to engage diverse learners and foster an inclusive studio environment.
• Have an understanding of working in a darkroom or with traditional photography techniques and equipment (if you do not currently have this you must be willing to learn these skills).
• You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake).

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

You will work as part of the curriculum team at the Rotherham campus and you will also closely work with and take direction from our Curriculum Team Leaders. You will be line managed by the Curriculum Manager.

• Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35) including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in‑house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry‑recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made