Teacher - Creative Media (Part Time) in Leeds

We are looking for Teachers in Creative Media to join our thriving department at Leeds City College, home to over 500 learners and a dedicated team of 30 staff. Based at our state-of-the-art Quarry Hill Campus, we deliver an exciting and diverse curriculum across subject areas including Journalism, TV & Film, Media, Animation, Esports, and Computer Games Development.

Our programmes span Levels 1, 2, and 3, including T Levels and Access to HE, and are designed to equip predominantly 16–19-year-old learners with both academic and technical skills. Our experienced and passionate teaching and support staff are committed to nurturing students’ personal growth and employability, helping them build the foundations for successful futures.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive, team-focused environment where flexibility, innovation, and high standards go hand in hand. Our ultimate aim is to empower learners to become confident, skilled, and industry-ready professionals in their chosen creative fields.

What You Will Do

• Deliver engaging lessons in Media Studies to students at Levels 2 and 3, across a range of media disciplines.
• Contribute to teaching areas such as Print and digital journalism, Filming techniques and cinematography, Sound production and design, Video editing and Media and audience theory.
• Plan and prepare high-quality lessons and learning materials aligned with curriculum objectives.
• Teach both theoretical and practical skills to support learners' progression into the media industry.
• Assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning and development.
• Contribute to the creation of a supportive and inclusive learning environment, working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Help maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the department through teamwork and shared best practices.

About You

• Up-to-date and relevant knowledge of Media Studies or a closely related subject area and a Degree-level qualification in this subject area.
• Holds, or is currently working towards, a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed).
• Confident and comfortable delivering lessons to groups of young people (16–19 age range).
• Able to use restorative approaches when engaging with students and colleagues.
• A flexible, proactive, and collaborative team member with a student-focused approach.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and a commitment to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
• Willing to contribute to the success and positive culture of the wider campus and college community.

Benefits

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Excellent Pension schemes: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You'll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group's values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives.