Tutor/Teacher/Youth Worker Vacancies at Media Academy Cymru (MAC)

Creative Cardiff; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative media academy in Cardiff is seeking experienced Creative Media Tutors to deliver hands-on lessons to post-16 learners. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching, youth work, and mental health first aid. Join a supportive environment that values creativity and inclusivity. This freelancing role requires availability of 3–5 days per week. Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Supportive workplace culture

Collaborative teaching environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or tutoring roles.
• Ability to work confidently with young people.
• Qualifications related to mental health first aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical lessons across creative disciplines.
• Plan and assess learners' coursework.
• Carry out wellbeing check-ins with students.
• Support extracurricular learning activities.
• Deliver and assess Essential Skills Wales qualifications.

Skills

Teaching and education

Youth work or mentoring

Mental Health First Aid

Supporting learners with additional learning needs (ALN)

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Creative Media Tutors (Freelance, Post-16 Education)

Start date: Monday 15 September 2025

Application deadline: Monday 8 September 2025

About MAC

Media Academy Cymru (MAC) is seeking experienced and passionate tutors to join our dynamic education and training team. If you thrive in hands-on teaching environments, love inspiring young people, and have expertise in photography or filmmaking — this could be the perfect role for you.

We deliver Level 1 and Level 2 BTEC courses to post-16 learners, with a strong emphasis on creativity, wellbeing, and inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical lessons across creative disciplines
• Plan, assess, and internally verify learners' coursework
• Carry out regular wellbeing check-ins with students
• Organise and support extracurricular learning activities
• Deliver and assess Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to recruit freelancers available 3–5 days per week, who are confident working with young people and share our values of inclusion, empathy, and creativity. Ideal candidates will have qualifications or experience in:

• Teaching and education
• Youth work or mentoring
• Mental Health First Aid
• Supporting learners with additional learning needs (ALN)

Whether you’re an experienced tutor or an industry professional ready to share your craft, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work with Us?

MAC offers a supportive and rewarding working environment. Our small class sizes allow for meaningful engagement with learners, and each class is co-delivered by two tutors - ensuring collaborative teaching and shared responsibility. You\'ll also have the opportunity to work alongside other experienced industry professionals and passionate educators, encouraging a rich environment for professional exchange and growth. We offer onsite parking, an informal and inclusive workplace culture, and a team that values creativity, wellbeing, and continuous development.

How To Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and availability by Monday 8 September 2025 to [e-mail]. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview shortly after.

Help us nurture the next generation of creative thinkers and makers—apply now and make a meaningful difference.