Lecturer - Film and Television, 20.4 hours p/w

Hopwood Hall College; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading college in Creative Arts and Media as a teacher. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality programmes and assessments, participating in the continuous improvement of student engagement, and contributing to team efforts within an inclusive educational environment. Applicants should have a teaching qualification or be willing to pursue one, along with experience in media-related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching within the subject area in further education.
• Competent in video production and teaching using studio spaces.
• Creative approach to developing teaching materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of full and part-time courses.
• Prepare and mark assessments as required.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum.

Skills

Competent in video production for Film and Television

Adobe Creative Cloud skills

Intermediate level of Microsoft applications

Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages

Education

Teaching Qualification

Degree and/or relevant professional qualification

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Audition

Job description

Application Deadline: 10 July 2025

Department: Creative Arts and Media

Location: Rochdale

Compensation: £19,444 - £25,501 pro rata per annum i.e. £33,359 - £43,752 per annum

Description

To take an active role in the delivery of quality programmes within the curriculum area.

Duties

• To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications.
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school
• To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled
• To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills
• To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups.
• To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students
• To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities.
• To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings
• To fully participate in the college’s ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section’s intranet site
• To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area
• To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas
• To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place
• To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area
• To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
• Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required.
  
  

Qualifications, Specialist Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable Criteria
Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D
How Identified: Application

Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of teaching within the subject area.
If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.
Competent in video production for Film and Television
Confident in the use of studio spaces and linked gallery
Experienced in the use of Multi-cam
Competent in the setup and use camera, sound and lighting equipment
Adobe Creative Cloud skills such as premier pro, audition and similar software.
Experienced teaching in further education including High needs and EHCPs.
Experience in teaching to exam based quals for example T-level, A-levels

How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area
Understanding of current educational initiatives
Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials
How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and powerpoint.
Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of software packages such as promonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.
How Identified: Application/Interview