Lecturer in Media Studies

Lecturer in Media Studies

Permanent, part-time position (29.60 hours 0.8 fte)

Salary: £23,431 - £33,252 per annum pro rata (actual £18,744 - £26,601)

Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is financially one of the strongest of its kind in the country with very high success rates, amongst the top 10% nationally.

In November 2016 Newcastle-under-Lyme College merged with Stafford College to form the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 620 students on higher education programmes. We have over 2,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers.

Based in our Faculty of Academic & Creative Studies, we are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to teach Media Studies across a range of Level 2 and 3 provision. As well as being an inspiring lecturer with the ability to enable all learners to reach their true potential, you will hold an appropriate subject qualification to degree level along with a Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To teach production and theory based units on a range of courses including A level, BTEC Level 2 & 3.
• To act as Personal Tutor to a group of students and undertake the duties associated with this pastoral role
• Play an active role in the marketing of the College and the Department through such activities as open days and through liaison with local employers and schools
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials
• Undertake normal administrative duties required of lecturers including assistance with admissions, selection, enrolment, induction and providing management information as required

 Required Skills and Experience:

• Possesses as a minimum a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Holds an appropriate teaching qualification such as DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent
• Technical proficiency in the following software:- Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro
• A solid understanding of both practical media and theory based practice

What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 37 Days annual leave (plus a Christmas closure period) pro rata

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Lecturer in Media Studies please go to  and click on ‘Apply’ to complete an online application form.

The closing date for completed applications is 7 October 2018