Job Title: Lecturer in Audio Visual
Department: NSG Digital & Service Industries
Contract: Hourly Paid, Permanent
Salary: £15.97 - £34.15 per hour (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)
Pension: Teachers’ Pension
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Audiovisual (AV) Industry Expert to deliver the AV Networking module as part of our Level 6 AV Technology Top-Up Degree. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable industry professional to share their expertise with the next generation of AV specialists. The role involves delivering one hour of teaching per week, with sessions taking place on Wednesday or Thursday evenings (to be agreed). If you have strong industry experience in AV networking and a passion for teaching, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
- Create an online environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
- Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student group involved.
- Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Gold Standards.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by Middlesbrough College and any statutory regulators including but not limited to Awarding Bodies, Funding Bodies and / or Government Departments.
Please view the full job description here –Lecturer in Audio Visual
Qualifications
- L6 Audio Visual qualification or relevant experience in IP based AV Networking.
- Occupational competence in Audiovisual Technology.
- Teaching qualification or willing working towards.
- Grade A-C or 4 and above in Maths and English (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
Experience
- Extensive industry knowledge and understanding of Integrated Audiovisual Networking – Essential.
- Experience of Teaching and Delivering online sessions – Desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
- Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to deal effectively with staff, students, employers and others.
- To have good time management and organisational skills.
- Able to prepare written and visual teaching materials including the effective use of Information Learning Technology e.g., Virtual Learning Environment or willing to learn.
- Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of its application to Teaching, Learning and Assessment – Desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
- Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
- College benefit scheme – College Extras:
- Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
- Discounted gift cards for big brands
- Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail please contact Tracy McNicholas, Associate Director of Apprenticeships, NSG Digital & Service Industries on [email protected]
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
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.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
