Lecturer – Art, Design & Photography
Inspire Creativity. Develop Talent. Shape Tomorrow’s Creative Professionals.
Our Story
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.
We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.
Join our Creative Industries team and inspire learners to develop their artistic vision, technical expertise and creative confidence through innovative Art, Design and Photography programmes.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Lecturer in Art, Design & Photography, you'll deliver inspiring, learner-centred teaching across a range of creative programmes, helping learners build the practical, digital and professional skills needed for progression into higher education and careers within the creative industries.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across Art, Design and Photography programmes.
- Teach a broad range of creative disciplines including studio practice, drawing, painting, visual communication, digital photography, studio lighting, image editing, portfolio development and contextual studies.
- Promote professional creative practice through exhibitions, live briefs, competitions, educational visits and industry engagement.
- Ensure the safe and effective use of specialist studios, photography equipment, lighting, digital editing software and creative resources.
- Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Deliver personal tutoring, coaching and pastoral support to help learners achieve their ambitions.
- Contribute to curriculum development, learner recruitment, open events, enrichment activities and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning environment.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for a passionate creative educator who can inspire learners while bringing current industry practice into the classroom.
You will ideally have:
- A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Art, Design, Photography or a related creative discipline.
- A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
- Recent experience teaching within Art, Design or Photography.
- Excellent teaching, learning and assessment skills, with the ability to adapt delivery to a range of learning styles.
- Strong organisational, administrative and IT skills, including maintaining accurate learner records.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire learners.
- A commitment to learner enrichment and supporting progression into higher education or employment.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Industry experience within the creative sector would be advantageous.
What’s In It for You?
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary of £26,514 and £46,307 per annum depending on experience
- Generous holiday and pension packages.
- Ongoing CPD and opportunities to develop both your teaching practice and creative industry expertise.
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes.
- The opportunity to inspire the next generation of artists, designers and photographers within a supportive and innovative creative department.
Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.
As part of our commitment to a safe and professional working environment, Barking & Dagenham College may conduct a check of publicly available social media profiles (e.g. LinkedIn, X, Facebook etc.) as part of pre-onboarding checks. For further information, please request a copy of our Social Media Checks policy directly from the Talent team.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs, and we want to support you to do your best in this process.
