Teacher Media 0.5

Harlow College; Harlow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Harlow is seeking a Teacher Media to deliver courses in Creative Media Production and Technology. The successful candidate will engage students aged 16-18 across various pathways like Journalism and Digital Media. A strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential, and investment in personal and professional development will be provided. This position includes a generous benefits package, 42 days annual leave, and an opportunity to undertake a full teaching qualification.

Benefits

42 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Professional development investment

Qualifications

• Wealth of knowledge and industry experience in media.
• Willingness to undertake a full teaching qualification.
• Knowledge and/or experience in print, broadcasting, or digital media.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses across a range of levels and pathways.
• Engage, motivate and enable learners to progress significantly.
• Address individual learning needs and encourage autonomous learning.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Print

Broadcasting

Interactive digital media

Education

Level 4 teaching qualification or above

Job description

Teacher Media

Salary: Qualified Teacher* up to £43,392 per annum FTE
Unqualified Teacher up to £34,376 per annum FTE
Located in Harlow
Fractional 0.5
Permanent

About the team

The Journalism and Media team is accredited by The University of the Arts, London (UAL) and delivers the Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. Students can choose pathways including Journalism, TV, Film and Digital Media, social media & Content Creation, and Creative Writing. The team also offers Level 1 and Level 2 entry courses in Multimedia, as well as the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise. The team includes industry professionals and delivers units in print, broadcasting, and interactive media. The college was recently awarded an overall GOOD status from OFSTED in July 2024.

About the role

As an enthusiastic and talented teacher, you will deliver courses across a range of levels and pathways. UAL is a vocational programme, and most students will be 16–18 years old. You are expected to use effective teaching and learning initiatives that engage, motivate, and enable learners of all abilities to make significant progress. You will also address individual learning needs, overcome barriers, and encourage autonomous learning.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will ideally be qualified and have a wealth of knowledge and industry experience, and may be new to teaching. You should have knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Print
• Broadcasting
• Interactive digital media

Skills, knowledge, and experience using the Adobe Creative Suite are essential. Industry experience and freelance work is preferable but not required. The successful applicant should be willing to undertake a full teaching qualification with the college while in the role if they do not already possess one.

What we offer

The successful candidate can expect investment in personal and professional development, an excellent benefits package including 42 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and college closures at Christmas and Easter.

To apply

Please click on the application link or paste the following URL into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/2t4dkaf7

Closing date for applications

7th January 2026 Midday. Interviews expected W/C 12th January 2026.

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Lewis Heritage via email [e-mail].

Other requirements

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualification note

Qualified*= Level 4 teaching qualification or above.