Tutor of Media - Maternity Cover
Ref: 2526/097
Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
Salary: Up to £43,408 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications). Plus generous benefits, including:
* 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
* Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and flexible teacher to join our creative media teaching team to cover maternity leave. Teaching duties primarily include delivering our T Level Media, Broadcast and Production and Levels 2 & 3 Creative Media Production and Technology courses.
The successful applicant will plan and deliver material for the T Level course. This includes engaging delivery of core and occupational specialism topics and supporting students as they develop practical skill and wider knowledge of the media industries in preparation for their Employer Set Project. The role also includes the assessment of student work, providing high-level feedback on student assignments. In addition, you will be joining the delivery team for both our Level 2 and Level 3 courses, collaborating with colleagues in supporting students develop practical production skills in media production.
You would be joining a well-established teaching team and teaching on courses with successful track records. The courses are well-resourced and equipped, with technical support available for staff and students.
The is a fixed-term role expected to last until the end of December 2026.
If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may be removed before the listed closing date.
About the person
You will have knowledge and experience of teaching Media courses in a further education environment or relevant industry experience. A sound grasp of relevant media concepts and practices is essential and familiarity with production processes and creative software (preferably from the Adobe Creative Cloud) would be a distinct advantage.
A working knowledge of photo and video editing software is essential, as is an understanding of professional practices within a media framework, recent experience within a creative environment and current knowledge of industry trends and technologies.
You will have a minimum of HND (or equivalent) in a relevant creative/media discipline, or/and relevant industry standard qualifications and experience and, ideally, a recognised teaching qualification.
Whether you are an experienced FE tutor, a newly qualified tutor, or currently working in the industry, we encourage you to apply to join us in shaping the media producers of tomorrow.
About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.
We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Smith, Curriculum and Standards Manager, at simonsmith@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Important Notices
See the attached document for Important Notices.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications.
Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application.
Closing date
20th March 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Interview date: TBC
We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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