Teacher of Media

USP College; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

USP College in Essex invites an enthusiastic Teacher of Media to inspire learners from Level 1 to Level 4. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess progress, and support students both academically and pastorally, using Teams and Google Classroom to enhance learning.

We value innovation, safeguarding, and collaboration; you will contribute to curriculum development and engage with local employers to enrich enrichment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree in relevant subject or similar.
• Expert in their subject area with knowledge of progression pathways.
• Enthusiastic about teaching with strategies for Levels 1–3 and 4 where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with curriculum.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support to learners.
• Use digital platforms and AI tools to enhance learning and feedback.
• Participate in curriculum development and open events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice.

Skills

Media education

Curriculum development

Digital learning

Student support

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Teams

Google Classroom

AI for learning

Job description

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation and shaping futures?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Media.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise and creativity into the classroom, delivering high-quality, career-focused teaching and learning that prepares students for progression and success in their chosen field.

Main Purpose of the Role

As a member of our teaching team, you will:

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning across our Creative Industries department, engaging students from Level 1 to Level 4.
• Support the academic and pastoral development of learners, ensuring they are ready to learn and thrive.
• Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, and the wider life of the College.

Play an active role in fulfilling the College's mission:

"To provide a transformative education that empowers learners and serves our community and employers."

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support to help every learner succeed.
• Make effective use of digital platforms (e.g. Teams, Google Classroom) and emerging tools such as AI to enhance student learning and feedback.
• Participate in curriculum development, open events, interviews, and student induction activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and support continuous improvement.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety policies.

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to degree in relevant subject or similar
• An expert in their subject area, with a strong understanding of progression pathways and enrichment opportunities.
• Enthusiastic about teaching, with effective strategies to support learners at Levels 1-3 (and Level 4 where appropriate).
• Confident in using digital tools to engage learners and enhance teaching.
• Able to balance academic rigor with encouragement and support, motivating students to achieve their full potential.

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed).
• Professional or industry experience to enrich classroom teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development, course leadership, or employer engagement.

The right candidate will have:

• Ability to relate well to students and staff, balancing support and challenge to maximise achievement.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Creative and lateral thinking skills to promote campus growth and enhance learning experiences.
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts professionally and ensure student welfare.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.