Teacher of Photography & Creative Media

Organisation: Bridge Training Ltd
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Level: Teaching at Level 1 and Level 2

About the Role

Bridge Training are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Teacher of Photography and Creative Media with a strong background or interest in photography. You'll join a supportive, student-focused team dedicated to delivering innovative, industry-relevant lessons to learners aged 14–19, many of whom have faced challenges in traditional education settings.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a small but impactful alternative education provider that changes young lives across Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that develop learners’ practical and theoretical understanding of photography and creative media.
• Support learners in building employability and industry-relevant digital skills.
• Plan, prepare and assess teaching materials aligned with awarding body requirements.
• Integrate industry-standard software and creative platforms into teaching.
• Promote a positive, safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support learners to make progress, achieve qualifications, and prepare for employment.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Uphold safeguarding policies using CPOMS and participate in relevant training.
• Contribute to curriculum development and whole-centre events (e.g., open days, parents’ evenings).

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong interest or background in Photography and Creative Media
• Experience working with young people or in a vocational training environment
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred education
• Ability to deliver high-quality, inspiring lessons
• Willingness to undertake teacher training if not yet qualified (full support provided)

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Experience working with learners with additional or complex needs
• Knowledge of current digital tools and trends in the creative media industry

Benefits and Rewards

• Staff laptop provided
• Opportunities for training and professional qualifications
• 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with additional days at Christmas
• Free city-centre parking (accessible at all times)
• Free monthly car wash
• Employer-matched pension scheme (People’s Pension)
• Christmas and Easter closure periods
• Free and confidential counselling and support service
• Team-building events and paid Christmas lunch
• Family-friendly policies, including leave for appointments and compassionate leave

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Bridge Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is considered Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or adults.

As such:

Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and successful pre-employment screening.

You must sign up to the DBS Update Service (fee reimbursed).

If you have lived or worked abroad for over 3 months in the last 5 years, an overseas criminal record check will be required.

How to Apply

We do not accept CVs or applications via post or email.

All applications must be submitted via an official application form available by clicking on Apply Now.

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