Media Teacher

Are you creative, passionate, and ready to inspire the next generation of media makers? The Manchester College is seeking a Media teacher with the skills to spark curiosity and build industry-ready talent. From film to digital, your expertise will guide learners through hands-on projects and dynamic lessons. If you’re ready to help shape future storytellers and content creators, we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Creative Industries Department as a Media Teacher on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis, based at City Campus and Harpurhey.

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits:

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Start your teaching journey with us! We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £28,300.00 – £30,307.50. It’s a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate of education or PGCE
• Current and valid industry specialism
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation)
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grade C or grade 4 and above
• Proven track record of high-quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry specialism
• Professional experience in Creative Media or digital design, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
• A demonstrable track record of effective teaching and delivery of Creative Media to post 16 students.
• Knowledge and experience of working with a range of vocational awarding bodies and the internal verification process.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Working as a team
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Meet delivery targets and plans
• Accurate and timely reports and records
• Positive contribution to planning processes

What you’ll do:

• Deliver high-quality, practical and theory-based sessions in creative media production, including areas like film, video editing, audio, and digital design.
• Support students in building strong technical skills and professional behaviours.
• Guide learners through projects, coursework and assessments, helping them to explore their creativity and develop industry-ready portfolios.
• Contribute to the planning and development of an exciting curriculum that reflects the ever-evolving media landscape.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident communicator experienced in working in a further education setting and with a demonstrable knowledge around delivering high quality, learner-focused education.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects) and current media production practices.
• A passion for nurturing talent and helping young people succeed, fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in order for students to succeed.

Safeguarding:

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 12 noon 03/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!