Teacher of Photography

Bridge Training are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of Photography with a strong interest or background in Photography to join our supportive, student-focussed team. You will play a key role in delivering innovative and engaging lessons, while helping learners understand how skills integrate into the rapidly growing Photography industry.

The successful candidate will contribute to a curriculum that supports both core competencies and applied skills relevant to their career path and beyond. This is your chance to contribute to a small, dedicated alternative education provider that truly changes the lives of young people aged 14–19.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Teacher to join our vocational training team. This role involves delivering engaging, industry-relevant teaching to learners at (Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2). The successful candidate will inspire and support learners to achieve their full potential and develop their professional skills.

Since 1989, Bridge Training have helped young people across Gloucestershire re-engage with education. Many of our learners come to us having struggled in school, or difficult personal circumstances. We offer small-group teaching, vocational qualifications, and individualised support that empowers learners to succeed in education and life.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons across the curriculum. They will support learners in developing both practical and theoretical skills aligned to industry standards, while creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The teacher will ensure learners are motivated, progress effectively, and are well-prepared for assessments and employment. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records, adhering to safeguarding practices, and contributing to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement.

If the candidate does not currently hold a teaching qualification, they will receive full support, including mentoring and comprehensive training, to help them achieve the necessary credentials and succeed in the role.

Bridge Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note

This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults; therefore, Bridge Training follow a Safer Recruitment Policy and process, this appointment will be conditional on successful pre-employment and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to sign up to the DBS update service (fee reimbursed).

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

We do not accept CVs, and we do not accept CVs by post or email. All our vacancies must be applied by completing an application form from Nicki by clicking on Apply Now.

Bridge Training Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons in line with the curriculum, adapting teaching methods to suit individual learning needs.
• Integrate industry-standard software and platforms into lessons
• Develop learners' understanding of Photography
• Promote digital literacy, cyber awareness, and responsible online behaviour
• Support learners in developing employability skills for careers in Photography sector
• Provide learning and assessment activities which meet curriculum requirements and the aims and needs of all the learners
• Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where learners feel safe, secure, confident and valued
• Establish and maintain procedures with learners which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, promoting progress and achievement for all learners.
• Take responsibility for the planning and preparation of lessons, schemes of work, and assessment materials that meet awarding body requirements.
• Motivate and support learners to achieve their learning goals and develop confidence and competence in their vocational skills.
• Devise, select, use and appraise assessment tools, including where appropriate, those which use new and emerging technologies
• Provide opportunities for learners to understand how the specialist area relates to the wider social, economic and environmental context.
• Carry out all professional duties of a teacher in line with Bridge Training policies, under the guidance of the Head of Teaching and Learning.
• Actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of curriculum delivery and resources.
• Take ownership of your own professional development, staying up to date with developments in education, and training.
• Demonstrate professionalism, subject knowledge, and a commitment to excellence in vocational teaching.
• Use our safeguarding reporting software, CPOMS as an integral part of keeping you and our learners safe.
• Manage your own professional development through undertaking relevant training and sharing best practice with other support staff.

General

• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment for learners and staff, in line with Health & Safety regulations, the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding protocols, Data Protection (GDPR), and the Equality Policy. Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained throughout the provision.
• Actively participate in Bridge Training events, including parents’ evenings, open days and careers events, to support learner engagement and progression.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development by actively engaging in lifelong learning and seeking opportunities to enhance personal effectiveness and subject knowledge.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required, both at the primary place of work and across other Bridge Training locations. Over time, the responsibilities of this role may evolve; any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder and reflected in a revised job description. The company’s appraisal process will serve as the formal mechanism for reviewing and updating this document.

The post holder will also undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required at the initial agreed place of work and other locations. In time the job may change and in consultation with the post holder, the job description will be revised and issued, as necessary. The appraisal process in place in the company will be the mechanism for instigating discussions and subsequent amendments to this document.

Benefits and Rewards

• Staff laptop
• Training and professional qualifications opportunities
• Small classes with specialist support
• Matched contribution pension scheme (Peoples Pension)
• Free on-site parking is available where space permits; however, the car park is primarily accessible at weekends
• 35 days holiday (+ bank holidays) per annum, with extra days given at Christmas.
• Free monthly car washing service
• Christmas and Easter closure period
• Team building events & paid Christmas Lunch
• Free and confidential advice, information, and counselling service
• Family friendly policies including compassionate leave, doctors and dental appointments.