Lecturer in Media/Film Studies (0.6)

Burnley College; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley College invites applications for a Lecturer in Media/Film Studies to promote an excellent learning experience and ensure high student progression. You will teach across the College Curriculum, plan and evaluate teaching, and assess student work.

A degree in Media/Film Studies and a recognised teaching qualification are required, with knowledge of AS/A Level specifications. Salary up to £40,665; on-site delivery; closing date 5.00pm, 19 October 2026; Sponsorship Licence not held.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Media/Film Studies or related subject and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Detailed knowledge of current AS/A Level specifications in Media/Film Studies; FE curriculum awareness.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of programmes and ensure high achievement.
• Plan and evaluate teaching effectiveness and accurately assess student work.
• Provide tutorial and pastoral support; contribute to college and divisional teams.
• Maintain high-quality records and undertake invigilation as required; assist with marketing and recruitment.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Administration

Education

Degree in Media/Film Studies

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Lecturer in Media/Film Studies to promote and provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students. The post holder will teach effectively on a range of programmes across the College Curriculum, thoroughly plan and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, and accurately assess and monitor student work to assure high achievement and progression.

The post holder will have a degree or equivalent level qualification in Media/Film Studies or a related subject/discipline and a recognised teaching qualification. You will have detailed knowledge of current AS/A Level specifications in Media/Film Studies, knowledge of current issues in Further Education relating to the curriculum area, and experience of teaching AS/A Level Media/Film Studies. You will also demonstrate a record of high rates of student retention and achievement and have excellent teaching, communication and administrative skills.

You will provide effective tutorial and pastoral support, contribute fully to college and divisional teams, share best practice and be involved in developing the curriculum. The role also involves maintaining high-quality records, providing timely information, undertaking invigilation duties from time to time and contributing to the marketing operations of the College, including the recruitment and admission of students to the Division.

The salary for this post is up to £40,665

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Monday 19 October 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.