This role may be eligible for a targeted retention incentive payment of up to £6,000. For full details and eligibility criteria please see Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Are you an experienced and passionate creative educator looking to inspire the next generation of content creators, filmmakers, designers and media professionals?
As our Teacher of Digital Media you will:
- Teach predominantly Level 3 Cambridge Technical Digital Media to engaged and talented students preparing for progression into higher education and the creative industries
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the curriculum area
- Support students to develop creative, technical and analytical skills through the planning, production and evaluation of a range of contemporary digital media products and campaigns
What we can offer you in this role:
- A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences
- An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning
- Access to the Immersive Suite
- Opportunities to contribute to other media-based disciplines across the department, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate
- Opportunity to contribute to a European residential trip
What you will bring to the role:
- Experience or knowledge within Digital Media, Media Production, Film, Media Studies or a related creative discipline
- The ability to motivate and inspire young creative learners
- Knowledge of contemporary digital media production, content creation and audience engagement
- Experience of industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent
- A positive and collaborative approach to working within a creative team
Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information
- Teachers' Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
- 40 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
- Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
Looking to get into teaching?
- We are always looking for people from industry to share their knowledge and expertise.
- We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options.
