Temporary Lecturers - Photography (Bank Staff)

Temporary Lecturers (Bank Staff)

Photography

Creative and Digital Industries – Design and Media

Job Reference: WCSR0001342

Salary £43,402 to £52,247 per annum, pro rata

(plus generous staff benefits package)

Part-Time, Temporary

Location: Cross Campus (Clydebank, Greenock, Paisley)

As part of our commitment to meet and respond quickly to the needs of our students, we wish to appoint inspirational, knowledgeable individuals to join our bank of temporary lecturing staff to deliver a range of Photography and Videography courses across all levels of our curriculum.

As part of our teaching team, you will prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and assess students against relevant frameworks whilst providing appropriate support to ensure the best possible learning experience for our students. You must be able to communicate effectively whilst working as part of a dynamic team. We are looking for experienced and versatile individuals who can demonstrate excellence in a range of Photography and Videography styles/genres. 

Candidates must be highly creative, organised and passionate about supporting and motivating our students and hold a qualification at SCQF Level 8 or above in a relevant subject area.   You must also be conversant with post-production / adobe creative cloud, analogue and digital camera operation; moving and still image; studio and location lighting; darkroom.

Previous teaching / lecturing experience is desirable, however, if you are new to teaching, we will work with you to support you in this exciting career change. Successful candidates must be prepared to work towards a professional teaching qualification (e.g. TQFE). Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification.

We are an inclusive place to work

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Please visit WCS website to find out more.

Benefits of working with us

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges.  The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata.
• Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study.

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. To view our Privacy Notice, please visit WCS website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

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Closing date for all completed applications is: 8th October 2026

The selection process will include a presentation and interview.

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity. Charity Number SCO21185