Lecturer in Photography (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £32,513 pa - £44,863 pa [Pay Spine Points 13-21] Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Location: Halesowen College, West Midlands The College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative teacher to support the work of the Art and Design area as a lecturer of Photography and L2 Photography course leader. The member of staff will deliver on the BTEC Photography Level 3 and 2 Qualifications and will course lead our L2 Photography provision, therefore up to date experience of teaching Photography skills within a secondary school or FE environment is essential. The teacher will need to be conversant with a range of traditional methods and digital techniques, which are essential to the students educational and industry related development. The ability to utilise practical skills across other subjects within the Art and Design area would be advantageous and some recent experience of the Photography industry would be desirable. Benefits of working at Halesowen College: At Halesowen College, we believe our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding working environment where people can thrive and develop their careers. Pay, Pensions & Security Competitive salary structures Teachers’ Pension Scheme (for teaching staff) Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (for support staff) Business mileage and cycle travel payments Work–Life Balance Generous annual leave entitlement Additional college closure days over the Christmas and New Year period Commitment to wellbeing, balance and sustainable workloads 2 Wellbeing days each year Flexible working opportunities where operationally possible Professional Development & Career Progression Comprehensive staff development and training programme Opportunities to gain teaching qualifications while working Support for professional recognition (e.g. QTLS) Clear pathways for progression and internal promotion Health, Wellbeing & Support Access to a confident