About the role:
We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Vocational Trainer in Media, within the Creative Industries and Createch Faculty based at Banbury College.
The Vocational Trainer role is incredibly varied, where each day can be very different to the next, blending a wide range of responsibilities, which include:
- Carryout Technician duties, organising the equipment and studio spaces for the Media Studies area, checking in/out kit for students, managing booking system and tracking resources, ordering equipment, ensuring safe working practices.
- Delivering student facing lessons, supervise practical workshops, support and deliver student Tutorials / 1-1s, provide feedback and guidance for students to make progress.
- Working collaboratively with faculty team to map out and plan the projects/Schemes of Learning and lesson plans. Support with standardisation of assessments.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner, technician or developing teacher with passion and drive to enable our students to unlock their potential. Our Media courses at Banbury campus are delivered at Level 2 and 3, and predominantly follow a Film, TV and video content creation pathway, we also deliver a level 4 Technical and Production course. You have the ability to expose students to a wide range of skills including: filming, editing, animation, visual effects, research techniques and more.
This is a fixed-term, part-time role working 7.4 hours per week (FTE 0.20) based at our Banbury College. The contract ends in July 2027. Due to timetable requirements, availability to work on a Monday is essential.
What do you need to be successful as a Vocational Trainer in Media with Activate Learning?
Successful candidates will have an appropriate professional qualification and/or a degree in Media Studies, Film Production, or relevant field. We would consider applications from unqualified teachers, with the ability to inspire our learners and a willingness to develop skills within teaching, who have a desire to become qualified. Working closely with students is at the heart of this role, so excellent pastoral skills, the ability to model positive behaviours, and confidently manage and uphold expectations are key. You will also take pride in maintaining and organising our creative spaces, workshops, and equipment stores to support a high-quality learning environment.
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate their desire and ability to work alongside the wider team to continue to develop links with local businesses and the wider community to build and engage students in valuable work experience and project-based learning.
Media sits within the wider Creative Industries and Createch Faculty, which includes Art & Design, Performing & Production Arts, Games Development, IT and E-Sports. This role could be combined with other part-time opportunities within our Createch Faculty for candidates with the right blend of skills and experience. If you are interested in combining this role with other part-time opportunities, please clearly outline this in your personal statement, including the areas you would like to combine and the skills and experience you can offer.
Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
Here are some of our benefits:
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Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
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Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
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Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
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Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
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Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
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Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
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Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
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Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
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On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
