Teacher - Media (Variable Hours)

About The RoleLeeds City College are recruiting for a variable hours Media Teacher to support the Creative Media and Digital Arts team based at our Quarry Hill campus.We deliver a varied curriculum of academic and technical skills to students mostly aged 16-19 at levels one, two and three, including T levels and Access to HE. Our highly skilled team of specialist teachers and support staff takes pride in developing our students’ personal and employability skills to prepare them for their future life and work. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our students. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become independent, skilled individuals who excel in the industry specialisms they have chosen.Creative Media and Digital Arts is a department of more than 500 learners and 30 members of staff delivering Journalism, TV & Film, Media, Animation, Esports, and Computer Games Development, at our state of the art Quarry Hill Campus.What You Will DoSkillsWe are looking for a teacher to contribute to the delivery of our courses in Media Studies, to students working at levels 2 and 3. Our students learn skills across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:Print and digital journalism.Filming techniques and cinematography.Sound production and design.Video editing.Media and audience theory.The ideal candidate will have skills in a number of these areas.Responsibilities Will IncludePlanning delivery of the subject matter, creating lessons and teaching resources in line with the objectives of the curriculum. Teaching the principles and practical skills to help our students along the path to a career in the media industries. Tracking individual student progress: assessing work and feeding back in a way which helps learners to develop their abilities and understanding.Working as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the students.About YouThe ideal candidate will fit the following profile:Relevant, up to date knowledge of your subject specialism. Qualified to degree level in Media Studies or a related discipline. Hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification. Enthusiastic and committed to the development and growth of the department.Comfortable delivering to groups of young people. You will be able to apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team. You will also have experience of processes ensuring that courses are delivered within the guidelines of the college-wide quality assurance policies and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department and campus.BenefitsThe group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:Annual LeaveCurriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidaysCurriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidaysPension Schemes With Generous Employer ContributionsTeachers’ Pension SchemeLocal Government Pension SchemePeople’s Pension SchemeCPD OpportunitiesAnnual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.About UsLeeds 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.SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur 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. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.