Media Main Grade Lecturer

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous holiday allowance

Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development

Résumé du poste

The City of Liverpool College in Liverpool invites applications for a Media Main Grade Lecturer. You will contribute to the Digital, Media & Expressive Arts Academy, delivering high-quality teaching and using innovative and emerging technologies to inspire students.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, provide feedback, and support a mixed cohort of 16–18 year olds and adult learners. A recognised teaching qualification and strong ICT skills are essential; experience in curriculum development

Qualifications

• A recognised Teaching qualification.
• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use current IT programs.
• Proven experience in curriculum planning, development & delivery in creative media production.
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development.
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and themselves.

Responsabilités

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to achieve effective learning.
• Plan and use a range of teaching methods to engage and motivate students.
• Create a stimulating learning environment where students feel valued.
• Track student progress and attendance; provide feedback for improvements.
• Liaise with Head of School to design programmes and teaching approaches.
• Support administration to enable teaching, learning and assessment.

Connaissances

Teaching

Communication

Digital media knowledge

CPD

Formation

Teaching qualification

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Outils

Video journalism

Creative media software

Description du poste

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Department: Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £34,789 - £43,139 / year

Description

Job Title: Media Main Grade Lecturer

Department: Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Salary: £34,789 - £43,139 per year

Job Type: Full Time, permanent, 35 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Media Production & Technology Lecturer at the City of Liverpool College. As part of the Digital, Media & Expressive Arts Academy, you will be an inspiration to your students and will contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning using innovative and emerging technologies.

To contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning through innovative and excellent practice. You will be expected to create effective and stimulating learning opportunities for all students through high quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Enthusing students by making the subject content relevant and current with a strong link to employers and the local economy. You will be required to monitor each student’s academic performance and provide feedback for improvements, supervise and motivate students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

We offer a range of courses including L1 to L3 UAL in Creative Media Production and Technology the new T- Level in Media Broadcast & Production. Our cohort is a mixture of 16–18 year olds and adult learners.

Responsible to: Head of Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
• To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
• Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
• Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
• Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
• To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same
• Track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
• Provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
• To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
• Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
• To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards
• To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
• To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area
• To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
• To implement innovation into teaching, learning and assessment.
• To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings
• To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures
• To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience

Professional Practice and Values

• To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
• To take a proactive approach and responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliances (e.g. GDPR, DPA, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times.
• To support cross college actives as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
• Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Essential

• A recognised Teaching qualification
• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs
• Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in creative media production
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves

Desirable

• Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree in relevant subject area
• Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
• Experience of delivering video journalism
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning
• Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
• Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

Please Note

This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Here are some of the benefits available to you:

• Generous holiday allowance
• 60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day
• Pension Scheme
• You’ll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24% - one of the best pension packages in the sector.
• Employee Benefits Platform
• As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
• Health and Wellbeing
• As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
• You’ll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules
• as well as daily wellbeing tips.
• You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
• Travel
• We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
• Flexible Working
• We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
• Professional Development
• We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
• College Benefits
• Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.