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Nottingham Trent University
Senior Lecturer -Photography/Sports Photography (Teaching)
Nottingham On-site 5-10 yrs exp£46k – £59k / year
PhotographySports PhotographyTeachingCurriculum DesignStudent Mentorship
Requirements
Candidates should possess strong subject knowledge in photography and confidence in using digital technologies for education. Excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting students to achieve their full potential are required.
Job Description
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Job reference: 552325
Location: City Campus
Employment type: Permanent Contract
Team: Design and Digital Arts
Closing date: 14/09/2026
School / Directorate: Nottingham School of Art & Design
Salary / Grade HE Senior Lecturer – TFL (£46,320 - £58,624 p.a. pro rata)
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Senior Lecturer - Photography/Sports Photography (Teaching)
£46,320 - £58,624 p.a. pro rata
This is a teaching ONLY contract
Full time/Permanent
About The Role
The core purpose of a Teaching-Focused Lecturer is to make a significant contribution to student success through the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning activities within the school.
As a key member of the course team, you will contribute to the delivery of modules and course content, helping to ensure students receive an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning experience. You will also support a range of departmental activities, including student recruitment events, departmental meetings and the provision of pastoral support to students.
Working closely with course leadership teams, you will help organise teaching resources effectively and play an active role in implementing enhancements to curriculum design and maintaining the school’s high academic standards and excellent student experience and outcomes.
You will bring strong subject knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence in using a range of digital technologies to support learning and teaching. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively and will contribute positively to teaching-related activities across the school.
Above all, you will be passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential and succeed in their studies.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: 14th October
About Us
Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.
Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Claire Lockwood (Head of Department) at claire.lockwood@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.
We Also Offer
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Take a look around the company https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Job reference: 552325
Location: City Campus
Employment type: Permanent Contract
Team: Design and Digital Arts
Closing date: 14/09/2026
School / Directorate: Nottingham School of Art & Design
Salary / Grade HE Senior Lecturer – TFL (£46,320 - £58,624 p.a. pro rata)
Where to find us
location_on Get directions
Build a Rewarding Career.
Doing things differently.
Senior Lecturer - Photography/Sports Photography (Teaching)
£46,320 - £58,624 p.a. pro rata
This is a teaching ONLY contract
Full time/Permanent
About The Role
The core purpose of a Teaching-Focused Lecturer is to make a significant contribution to student success through the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning activities within the school.
As a key member of the course team, you will contribute to the delivery of modules and course content, helping to ensure students receive an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning experience. You will also support a range of departmental activities, including student recruitment events, departmental meetings and the provision of pastoral support to students.
Working closely with course leadership teams, you will help organise teaching resources effectively and play an active role in implementing enhancements to curriculum design and maintaining the school’s high academic standards and excellent student experience and outcomes.
You will bring strong subject knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence in using a range of digital technologies to support learning and teaching. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively and will contribute positively to teaching-related activities across the school.
Above all, you will be passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential and succeed in their studies.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: 14th October
About Us
Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.
Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Claire Lockwood (Head of Department) at claire.lockwood@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.
We Also Offer
- 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Take a look around the company https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Skills
PhotographySports PhotographyTeachingCurriculum DesignStudent MentorshipDigital TechnologiesVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPastoral SupportStudent Recruitment