Lecturer in Creative Media (Part Time)

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 45 days + leave purchase

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Flexible hours

EAP and counselling support

Professional development and CPD

Discounts via College Extras

Onsite parking

Job summary

Middlesbrough College is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Creative Media to deliver engaging teaching in sound production, radio, podcasting and broadcasting at Middlesbrough College Main Campus.

You will bring industry expertise to the classroom, equipping learners with the creative and technical skills to thrive in the media industry, while contributing to curriculum development and assessment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree-level qualification.
• Must be a qualified Teacher or prepared to commence an appropriate teaching qualification on appointment.
• Personal commitment to keeping professional knowledge up to date.
• Grade C or above in Maths and English (or willing to work towards it).

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• Actively prepare all students for employment.
• Attend and contribute to course team meetings, section meetings, tutor and area team meetings where applicable.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Gold Standards.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities including relevant industrial updating.
• Be involved in the College’s Quality Assurance arrangements e.g. induction, lesson observations, performance reviews and gathering / analysing feedback from students with a view to implementing continual improvement to courses on an on-going basis

Skills

Media teaching experience

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Audition

Sound production knowledge

Industry practice knowledge

Film & video production

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

Adobe Audition

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Creative Media (Part Time)

Department: Digital

Contract: MC Lecturer, Part Time, Permanent

Salary: £21,420 - £31,560 per annum (Actual Salary), subject to progression criteria

Hours: 25.9 Working Hours

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum

Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role

Inspire the next generation of creative media professionals! Middlesbrough College is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Lecturer in Creative Media to bring industry expertise to the classroom, delivering engaging and innovative teaching in sound production, radio, podcasting and broadcasting, while equipping learners with the creative and technical skills to thrive in the media industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• To actively prepare all students for employment.
• To attend and contribute to course team meetings, section meetings, tutor and area team meetings where applicable
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Gold Standards.
• Actively participate in all professional development opportunities including relevant industrial updating.
• Be involved in the College’s Quality Assurance arrangements e.g. induction, lesson observations, performance reviews and gathering / analysing feedback from students with a view to implementing continual improvement to courses on an on-going basis

Qualifications

• To hold a relevant qualification at Degree level.
• To be a qualified Teacher or must be prepared to commence an appropriate teaching qualification on appointment to the post.
• Personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities.
• Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) or willing to work towards it.

Desirable

• Personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities.

Experience

• Current experience and / or knowledge of teaching media programmes.
• Experience or Knowledge of using the Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Adobe Audition
• Experience or knowledge to apply technical knowledge to achieve the desired sound quality and meet creative objectives
• Knowledge of industry practice covering how creative industries finance, self-promotion and continued professional development for those within the industry
• Relevant experience in a teaching position in Further Education or Secondary Education or within a professional environment around sound technician within broadcasting.
• Current experience and / or knowledge as a sound technician within either a radio, podcasting or sound for moving image field. You'll be responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound.

Desirable

• Film and video production experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of career opportunities for 16 - 18 and 19+ students in media and broadcasting.
• Knowledge of delivering various awarding body frameworks.
• Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers and others.
• To have good time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of disseminating own good practice effectively.
• Ability to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom.
• Able to prepare written and visual teaching materials including the effective use of Information Learning Technology e.g. Virtual Learning Environment.
• Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of its application to Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

Desirable

• A creative and imaginative approach to student centred teaching

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the Northeast, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud tocreate opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.