Creative Media Lecturer

Morgan Hunt; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking an experienced Creative Media Lecturer for a temporary opportunity in South Essex. You will deliver engaging practical lessons focused on digital image-making, games design, animation and illustration to help learners build portfolios and industry-ready skills.

The role requires strong teaching abilities, real-world digital art experience and commitment to learner progression in further education or employment. Immediate start for a part- or full-time temporary placement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or delivering training in Creative Media or related subjects.
• Strong practical skills in digital image-making and creative visual development.
• Knowledge of games design, animation, illustration or digital art production.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, practical and industry-relevant lessons.
• Experience supporting learners with creative projects, portfolio development and digital production techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant creative software and digital tools.
• Experience assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Creative Media lessons with a focus on digital image-making and creative digital production.
• Teach relevant topics such as games design, animation, illustration and digital art.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of learning and teaching resources in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements.
• Support learners in developing their creative ideas, technical abilities and digital design portfolios.
• Introduce learners to relevant digital tools, software and industry-standard creative techniques.
• Set practical projects that encourage experimentation, problem-solving and independent creative thinking.
• Assess learner work, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Maintain accurate learner records and support learners with their progression into further study or creative industry careers.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and learner engagement.
• Ensure teaching and assessment meet relevant quality standards and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Creative Media

Digital image-making

Games design

Animation

Illustration

Portfolio development

Education

Creative subject qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Creative Media Lecturer

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with a leading Further Education provider to recruit an experienced Creative Media Lecturer for a temporary opportunity in South Essex.

• Pay: Up to £35 per hour (Negotiable)
• Contract Type: Temporary/Fulltime
• Location: SS14 1GB
• Start Date: Immediately

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Creative Media Lecturer with a strong focus on digital image-making, games design, animation and illustration. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, practical lessons that help learners develop their creative abilities, digital production skills and understanding of the wider creative industries.

This opportunity would suit a lecturer who can combine strong digital art and design skills with an engaging teaching approach, supporting learners to build their portfolios and develop the technical and creative skills needed to progress into further education or employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Creative Media lessons with a focus on digital image-making and creative digital production.
• Teach relevant topics such as games design, animation, illustration and digital art.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of learning and teaching resources in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements.
• Support learners in developing their creative ideas, technical abilities and digital design portfolios.
• Introduce learners to relevant digital tools, software and industry-standard creative techniques.
• Set practical projects that encourage experimentation, problem-solving and independent creative thinking.
• Assess learner work, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Maintain accurate learner records and support learners with their progression into further study or creative industry careers.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and learner engagement.
• Ensure teaching and assessment meet relevant quality standards and safeguarding requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience teaching or delivering training in Creative Media, Digital Art, Games Design, Animation, Illustration or a related subject.
• Strong practical skills in digital image-making and creative visual development.
• Knowledge and experience of games design, animation, illustration or digital art production.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, practical and industry-relevant lessons.
• Experience supporting learners with creative projects, portfolio development and digital production techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant creative software and digital tools.
• Experience assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to learner achievement, development and progression.
• A relevant creative subject qualification and an appropriate teaching qualification, where required.