About the role: Photography Teacher
The role will deliver across our Creative Arts provision Level 3 qualification and will support the continued development of Photography within the curriculum area. You will deliver subjects that may include studio photography, location photography, image editing, visual communication, project methodology, portfolio development, contextual studies, and self-promotion/marketing for creative practitioners, with strong expertise in digital photography processes and industry-standard software.
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential, develop their attributes, and become lifelong learners.
You will work collaboratively with our existing team of talented and passionate lecturers to ensure we plan and deliver purposeful, practical, and theoretical lessons. Our students are eager to learn, and we want to appoint someone who can provide them with a high level of knowledge and skills that they can utilise in their careers, progression to university, or within the rapidly changing creative industries.
This is apermanent, part-time role working 29.5 hours per week (0.80 FTE) based at Bracknell College.
What do you need to be a successful Photography Teacher at Activate Learning?
You will have extensive knowledge of a broad range of historic and current practitioners within the arts (photographic and otherwise). In-depth knowledge and experience of a large range of photographic formats and processes, both conventional and alternative, in digital and darkroom. Experience of studio photography, including lighting, flash, etc. Good working knowledge of digital working through Adobe programmes.
Previous teaching experience in the FE sector would be an advantage, but it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications or experience to teach on our courses and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.
What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?
Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.
In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.
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Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
Here are some of our benefits:
1. Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
2. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
3. Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
4. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
5. Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
6. Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
7. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
8. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
9. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
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