Location
London Borough of Sutton, Sutton College

Hours
Tuesday and Friday
Photography Level 2 Certificate (NCFE): Tuesday evenings 18:30-21:30 (8 Sep 2026 - 8 Jun 2027)
Photography – Beginners DSLR Creative Craft Entry Level 3 (NCFE): 09:30-15:00 (11 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026)
Photography – Using a DSLR Camera – Beginning your Career in Photography (Employability Skills Entry Level 3 Award) (NCFE): 09:30-15:00 (9 Oct 2026 - 4 Dec 2026)
Photography Level 1 Award (NCFE): 09:30-14:30 (8 Jan 2027 - 16 Apr 2027)
Photography – Creative Craft Level 2 Award (NCFE): 09:30-14:30 (23 Apr 2027 - 16 Jul 2027)

Salary
Grade 7 (SCP 23 – 33)
£28.55 – £35.05 per hour (including holiday pay)

About the Role
Sutton College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Photography Tutor to support learners in developing a practical, hands-on approach to photography. You will help learners gain technical and artistic skills, knowledge, and understanding in photography.

You will ensure a safe and organised learning environment adhering to all safety guidelines. You will create a positive and encouraging atmosphere that promotes skills development and confidence. Using a range of teaching and learning strategies, you will engage learners and adapt your methods to suit a diverse range of needs. You will assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support their development.

The role involves onsite teaching at the college, ensuring high-quality delivery through quality assurance processes. You will contribute to curriculum development, personalised employment support, and learner progression. You will help meet the college’s strategic goals, particularly targeting priority groups under the Adult Skills Fund, and collaborate with the Head of Curriculum & Quality to deliver a high-quality programme aligned with learner and employer needs.

We are looking for tutors who can support learners to achieve their personal and academic goals, gain qualifications and life skills, and prepare for their next steps in learning or work. A passion for teaching, strong subject and industry knowledge, and a commitment to enhancing learner opportunities are essential.

Experience
- Teaching in Adult Education or Further Education Post-16 college/training environment
- Experience teaching a range of levels in photography
- Experience with quality improvement processes that support and develop teaching practice

About you
- Passionate about teaching and supporting learner development
- Able to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Adaptable teaching style to meet diverse learner needs
- Committed to achieving excellent learner outcomes and supporting progression

Qualifications
- Appropriate teaching qualification for the Post-16 sector (e.g. DET, Cert. Ed. or equivalent) or willingness to complete a Level 4 qualification within the first year of appointment
- Qualification in photography or related subject at least Level 4 (e.g. HND, First Degree) or in-depth knowledge with a minimum of 3 years’ substantial experience in the subject area
- Level 2 qualifications (GCSE or equivalent) in English and Mathematics