Lecturer, Creative Media, 26.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Creative Media. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons for Level 1, 2, and 3 students while taking on Course Leader responsibilities. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. Industry experience is preferred, along with relevant educational qualifications. This role offers attractive benefits including 40 days holiday and contributions to a teachers' pension.

Benefits

40 days holiday plus bank holidays

Teachers Pension – 28.68% college contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast during term time

Free parking with permit

Subsidised eye tests and flu injection contribution

Access to gyms and cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with a passion for the subject area.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud essential.
• Good understanding of theoretical practices in media.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to Level 1, 2, and 3 students.
• Take on Course Leader responsibilities for a group of learners.
• Assess and provide feedback to help ensure student progress.

Skills

Strong communicator

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Understanding of theoretical practices in media

Industry knowledge and experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in subject specialism

Maths and English at Level 2

Certificate in Education Level 5 or PGCE Level 6

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Lecturer, Creative Media (26.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

The School of Creative and Performing Arts is looking to appoint an exceptional lecturer to join our media team. We currently offer a full range of media courses encompassing TV/film and print and digital-based media, delivered through both UAL qualifications and T Levels in Media, Broadcast and Production. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons to learners on our Level 1, 2 and 3 programmes of study, and take on Course Leader responsibilities for a group of learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to Level 1, 2 and 3 students.
• Take on Course Leader responsibilities for a group of learners.
• Assess and provide formative and summative feedback to learners to help ensure progress.
• Work closely with the media team, students, parents/carers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with a passion for the subject area.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign and Illustrator.
• Good understanding of theoretical practices in media, and the application of theory into practice.
• Industry knowledge and experience are advantageous.
• For those who do not hold a teaching qualification, a minimum Level 3 qualification in your subject specialism plus Maths and English at Level 2, followed by a Certificate in Education Level 5 or PGCE Level 6.
• College can fund in‑house qualifications for the successful candidate.

Benefits

• 40 days holiday plus bank holidays, college closure days.
• Teachers Pension – 28.68 % college contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Continued Professional Development.
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only).
• Free parking (after obtaining a parking permit).
• Subsidised eye tests, flu injection contribution.
• Access to gyms, cycle‑to‑work schemes, RAC discounts, and more (depending on campus).

This role is based at our Southend campus and offered by South Essex College of Further & Higher Education.