From script to screen - and now to the lecture scene!
We're looking for a committed and creative Lecturer in Creative Arts (Film & Media) to join the Sixth Form team. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your subject expertise to life in a college that values innovation, collaboration and student success. It's more than a teaching role! It's a chance to shape the future of young creatives, helping them develop their voice, technical skills and confidence in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
As a Lecturer in Creative Arts, you'll play a key role in delivering and developing A-Level Film and TV curriculum, with the potential to also teach A-Level Media Studies. You'll:
- Create, design and deliver engaging and relevant learning experiences that spark curiosity and critical thinking that blends theory with hands-on practice.
- Support students' academic progress through thoughtful assessment and feedback, helping them refine their creative and analytical skills.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement, ensuring courses remain current, inclusive and support learners to achieve their goals.
- Participate in college life, including meetings, events and quality assurance activities.
- Use industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro to support student learning.
- Foster a classroom environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration and critical thinking.
You need:
- A degree in Film Studies, Media or a related subject.
- Level 5 teaching qualification, equivalent or be willing to work towards in employment.
- Strong subject knowledge and experience and teaching Level 2 and 3 qualifications.
- To be confident using creative software such as Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft tools.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive education.
Benefits: 11 weeks holiday including bank holidays, 28.68% College pension contribution to TPS, health care cash plan, free car parking, discounted Hair & Beauty, on-site gym, staff development & training, Pluxee Retail Discount Scheme, and more!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.