Lecturer - Media

London South East Colleges; Bromley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bromley seeks an experienced Media Lecturer to teach various levels in Media Studies. The ideal candidate will have a Media qualification and a full teaching qualification, or be working towards one. Successful applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven teaching experience or relevant industry background. This role offers opportunities to inspire and educate students in Media subjects, contributing positively to their development.

Benefits

Annual leave of 43 days

Excellent pension schemes

Free onsite parking

Free Wifi access

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and/or relevant industry experience.
• Achieved a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent).
• Qualified FE teacher or willing to work towards qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach learners at the Bromley campus across all levels of Media Studies.
• Deliver courses in Media – Animation, Gaming and Graphics/TV, Film and Sound, and/or Esports.
• Support learners effectively and inspire them.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

Good IT knowledge

Sound administrative skills

Motivational abilities

Education

Media qualification

Full teaching qualification or working towards one

Job description

About the role

We hope that one of the buttons below will help you. An experienced Media Lecturer is required to teach learners at our Bromley campus across all levels of Media Studies qualifications. Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out! Interested about teaching in FE but new to the sector? Check out this webpage to find out more about what it takes and the support on offer.

The Role

An experienced Media Lecturer is required to teach learners at our Bromley campus across all levels of Media Studies qualifications. Ideally, you will need knowledge of BTEC qualifications and the qualifications and experience to deliver Media – Animation, Gaming and Graphics/ TV, Film and Sound, and/or Esports courses. The ideal candidate will also have experience in and up-to-date knowledge of the industry.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will hold a Media qualification and must hold a full teaching qualification or be working towards one. To be successful in this role, you'll need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to motivate and inspire others effectively. You will also have exceptional organisational skills, good IT knowledge, and sound administrative skills. For this role, you will need to have proven experience in teaching and/or relevant industry experience. You will have achieved a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent) – and be a qualified FE teacher (or be willing to work towards this).

About Us

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs. Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives. As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth. The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives. With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a difference to people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality‑assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best‑practice information.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully‑committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident‑Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria. In line with KCSIE guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‑offenders which is available upon request.