Media Technician

Woking College; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 4,900 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff room with free hot drinks

Onsite canteen with Costa

Staff social events

Job summary

Woking College is seeking a part-time Media Technician to provide hands-on technical support for staff and students, focusing on media production, filming and editing. The post involves maintaining equipment and developing helpful guides to enable independent student work.

The role prioritises collaboration with the department to ensure high-quality learning experiences and safe operation of audiovisual equipment, with term-time only hours and a pro-rata salary.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to staff and students.
• Support teaching and learning in media production, filming and editing.
• Develop user guides and troubleshooting materials for students to work more independently.

Job description

Media Technician

Eight hours per week, over two days Term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Salary: Actual pro rata salary: £4,921 pa inclusive of fringe allowance for 8 hours per week, term time only FTE £26,500 pa, inclusive of fringe allowance

The role

The College is looking to appoint a part-time Media Technician (term-time only) to provide high-quality support to both staff and students, providing technical expertise and maintaining specialist equipment. The successful applicant will be proactive, technically skilled, approachable and passionate about media production and education, who can contribute positively to a collaborative and creative departmental environment.

This position involves a strong focus on supporting teaching and learning, providing hands‑on technical support to both staff and students, and will assist in group workshops focused on filming, editing and the use of relevant software, therefore enabling students to develop practical media production skills and overcome technical challenges. The successful candidate will develop supporting resources, such as user guides and troubleshooting materials, to enable students to work more independently and confidently with media equipment and software and will be responsible for the maintenance and management of audio‑visual equipment.

The Department

The department hosts a range of extra‑curricular activities, including recent trips to Sky Sports and Pinewood Studios, and guest speakers from local universities and returning alumni. Our expectations are high and our students value the support that the department offers to ensure they excel and meet their potential. This includes regular study support workshops, bookable 1:1s for personalised support, target setting and an intensive revision programme, as well as focusing on exam skills and improving literacy.

2025 exam results were excellent with a 100% pass rate in Media Studies, Film Studies and Digital Media. All students studying Vocational Courses undertake work experience and are supported in this by the department and the Work Experience/Careers team, who also provide extensive support for progression to university, apprenticeships or students going straight into the workplace.

Why work with us?

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.

We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationship and a sustainable future for all. We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.

Benefits include:

• Free on-site parking.
• Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes.
• Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop.
• Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party.
• College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club.
• Staff clubs/support groups: book club, menopause group, group for parents/carers of children with mental health concerns.
• Access to prayer/multi faith room.
• Free eye test vouchers.
• Flu jab.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Teacher s Pension Scheme, or the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt-out.
• Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline.
• Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions

Application and selection

Closing date:

9am, Monday 28 September 2026 .

Interviews: to be held shortly after the closing date.

Please note that the College reserves the right to interview suitable candidates on receipt of their application. Early applications are therefore advised

Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview, full details of the interview process will be provided, and references will be requested.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own, and all applicants must be able to evidence their Right to Work in the UK - the College is unable to sponsor work visas.

Woking College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

The College is committed to equal opportunities.