Lecturer in Creative Media

CLARUS EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Creative Media in Uxbridge. Join their team to deliver engaging media programs and support learners' progress towards higher education or careers in media. Candidates should have a relevant degree and some teaching experience. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to inspire the next generation in a vibrant educational setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a creative media related subject.
• Up-to-date industry knowledge and practical skills.
• Some teaching experience, ideally in FE or with 16-19 year olds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across diverse creative media courses.
• Work on-site and off-site with students.
• Assist in developing industry links for student work experience.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Knowledge of editing software

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lecturer in Creative Media – Uxbridge – Permanent

Role: Lecturer in Creative Media
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: £32,455 to £45,260 per annum (including London Weighting)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a prominent further education provider seeking a passionate Lecturer in Creative Media to join their successful team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver a range of UAL media programmes (Level 1 to Level 3) and support learners aiming to progress to higher education or careers in media, television, film, and creative industries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across a diverse portfolio of creative media courses aligned with UAL standards.
• Work both on-site and off-site with students during practical projects and exercises.
• Assist in developing meaningful industry links to facilitate valuable student work experience.

Key Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a creative media related subject
• Up-to-date industry knowledge and strong practical skills, including experience with editing software
• Some teaching or training experience, ideally in FE or working with learners aged 16-19
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with learners from diverse backgrounds
• Candidates without a Level 5 teaching qualification will be supported to achieve this

Qualifications

• A degree in the relevant subject area
• Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, or willing to achieve
• Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. DET, PGCE or equivalent) or willing to work towards one, supported by the College

Knowledge and Experience

• Successful experience of teaching Media, including delivery of UAL or BTEC programmes
• Current or recent experience in the television or film industries
• Up-to-date knowledge of the subject area
• Good working knowledge of editing systems and experience of editing
• Experience of using the Adobe Creative Suite

Other Skills

• The ability to engage and inspire vocational learners aged 16–19
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good classroom practice
• Good IT skills and ability to use IT to deliver the curriculum, including online/remote teaching
• Good administration/organisational skills
• Tutoring experience (including pastoral support)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding in an education environment
• Commitment to learners and learner achievement
• Commitment to implementing College compliance procedures and other policies
• Self-motivation

This is a fantastic chance for a creative media professional to inspire the next generation in a vibrant FE environment.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. To apply for this Lecturer in Creative Media, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Lecturer in Creative Media role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Lecturer in Creative Media, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Lecturer in Creative Media opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Lecturer in Creative Media role within 48 hours.

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