Media Teacher (Animation and VFX)

The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners. Join Our Media Department as a Creative Media Teacher on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis, based at our City Campus.

Are you a dynamic Creative Media teacher specialising in Animation or Visual effects with a passion for sharing your expertise and inspiring creativity in a further education setting? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking Media Department and shape the next generation of media talent.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver high-quality, learner-focused education that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Supervise and develop the curriculum, ensuring compliance with the curriculum framework quality standards, best practice and achievement targets are met.
• Foster a supportive learning environment where students can explore and succeed.

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player with experience teaching Media in a further education setting.
• A professional able to work with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and program effectiveness.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging and effective instruction.
• A professional who stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies, consistently enhancing their teaching methodologies to deliver the highest quality education.
• Commitment to helping students achieve their full potential in a creative and collaborative atmosphere.

This role offers flexibility, creativity, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on your students’ educational journey.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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.
• Professional experience in either Visual Effects or Animation with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
• A demonstrable track record of effective teaching and delivery to post 16 students at level 2 and level under the UAL awarding body framework.
• Knowledge and experience of effective internal verification processes.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.

Benefits:

• Successful candidates will be offered a salary of between £28,300 - £44,451 per annum, depending on your level of experience.
• 56 days annual leave, including 45 days holiday, a minimum of 3 college closure days plus 8 bank holidays.
• 820 hours global teaching.
• Free breakfast.
• 3 well-being days.
• Opportunity to work from home if not required to be on site.
• In-house training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career.
• Commitment of 5 Industry updating days within your global teaching allocation.
• A vast array of career development opportunities.
• Favourable pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution.
• Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
• Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
• Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.
• Fully funded PGCE or CertEd available.

Levelling Up Payment: Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Safeguarding: 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.