Lecturer in Media & Film Studies

Bury College; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education college in Greater Manchester is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Media & Film Studies to deliver exceptional teaching in vocational courses. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field and relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include designing engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, and integrating innovative resources into the curriculum. This role offers generous benefits, including 45 days annual leave and training opportunities, ensuring an enriching environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

Local Authority Pension Fund

Family Friendly Policy

Comprehensive induction and training

Onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Must deliver inclusive teaching on vocational courses.
• Experience of successful teaching on relevant courses required.
• Background in inclusive and challenging teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and support learners in Media & Film Studies.
• Monitor progress and conduct assessments of learners' work.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans for student success.

Skills

Excellent teaching and learning

Experience with editing software

Practical media techniques

Education

Degree in Media or Film Studies related subject

Full teaching qualification or professional recognition

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lecturer in Media & Film Studies

We are welcoming applications for a Lecturer in Media & Film Studies on a full time permanent basis (part time 0.8 FTE may also be considered).

Joining us as a Lecturer in Media & Film Studies, you must deliver excellent and inclusive teaching and learning on our Vocational courses, so that learners are inspired to succeed and progress. You will integrate appropriate and inspirational curriculum resources including ILT into lessons and plan delivery so that schemes of work and lesson plans support achievement.

Undertaking ongoing high quality formative and summative assessment of learners’ work, both in class and through regular out of class activity to monitor progress, you must aim to ensure that learners succeed through progress reviews and initiate and respond to new curriculum developments and plan resources as appropriate.

A degree or equivalent in a Media or Film Studies related subject is essential, as is experience of successful teaching on Media & Film Studies related courses (or teaching practice for ECT’s) and hold a full teaching qualification or professional recognition in learning and skills (or be currently working towards this). Experience of practical media techniques is essential as is the ability to use editing software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite.

The role requires an individual with the ability to deliver exceptional teaching and learning and inspire, motivate and engage learners. Capable of producing effective schemes of work and lesson plans, you should demonstrate a background of inclusive and challenging teaching strategies and of supporting students to attend by meeting their individual needs.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students each year. Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Comprehensive induction and on‑going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

NB: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.