All about the Role 

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and accessible photography sessions to adult learners. Courses will focus on building confidence with cameras, exploring composition, lighting, editing basics, and developing creative projects. You'll guide learners through both technical and artistic aspects of photography, helping them to progress their skills and nurture their creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons for beginner and intermediate level learners.
• Support a diverse range of adult learners with varying experience levels and learning styles.
• Provide constructive feedback and assess learner progress.
• Encourage creativity and individual expression in photography.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement, and learner development.
• Candidates must demonstrate the understanding of, acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• Candidates must demonstrate understanding of, acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities

This is a sessional tutor role.  Our courses are delivered morning, afternoon and evening.

The course running is dependant on uptake

For any questions please email Lynne.Venters@peterborough.gov.uk

All about our Team

City College Peterborough is proud to offer a supportive, inclusive, and creative environment. Our Leisure Learning programme is designed to enrich lives, promote lifelong learning, and spark new passions within the community. As part of our team, you'll be making a real difference in the lives of adult learners.

All about You

Are you passionate about photography and keen to inspire others?

City College Peterborough is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Photography Tutor to deliver Beginners and Intermediate level courses as part of our thriving Leisure Learning programme.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in photography (professional or strong portfolio-based)
• Previous delivery of adult photography courses or training experience is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt sessions to suit different learner needs and abilities
• Enthusiastic, patient, and supportive teaching style

Desirable:

• Experience using a variety of different cameras and software
• Experience teaching in adult education or community settings
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

City College Peterborough is committed to Equality and Diversity and to ensuring the safeguarding of learners and carries out appropriate checks to ensure the suitability of staff working with children, young people and vulnerable adults

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.