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29.6 hours per week
Actual Salary for 29.6 hours commences at £24,421 with progression £27.479 per annum
About the Role
We are looking for Teacher in Digital Arts & Creative Media to join our thriving department at Leeds City College, home to over 500 learners and a dedicated team of 30 staff. Based at our state-of-the-art Quarry Hill Campus, we deliver an exciting and diverse curriculum across subject areas including Journalism, TV & Film, Media, Animation, Esports, and Computer Games Development.
Our programmes span Levels 1, 2, and 3, including T Levels and Access to HE, and are designed to equip predominantly 16 - 19 year-old learners with both academic and technical skills. Our experienced and passionate teaching and support staff are committed to nurturing students, personal growth and employability, helping them build the foundations for successful futures.
What You Will Do
1. Deliver engaging lessons in Media Studies to students at Levels 2 and 3, across a range of media disciplines.
2. Contribute to teaching areas such as Print and digital journalism, Filming techniques and cinematography, Sound production and design, Video editing, Media and audience theory, Game engines, 3D modelling, Game art, 2D graphics, Programming, Game design, 3D Animation & Esports skills and strategies.
3. Plan and prepare high-quality lessons and learning materials aligned with curriculum objectives.
4. Teach both theoretical and practical skills to support learners' progression into the media industry.
5. Assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning and development.
6. Contribute to the creation of a supportive and inclusive learning environment, working collaboratively with colleagues.
7. Help maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the department through teamwork and shared best practices.
8. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive, team-focused environment where flexibility, innovation, and high standards go hand in hand. Our ultimate aim is to empower learners to become confident, skilled, and industry-ready professionals in their chosen creative fields.
About You
9. Up-to-date and relevant knowledge of Media Studies or a closely related subject area and a Degree-level qualification in this subject area
10. Holds, or is currently working towards, a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed)
11. Confident and comfortable delivering lessons to groups of young people (16–19 age range)
12. Able to use restorative approaches when engaging with students and colleagues.
13. A flexible, proactive, and collaborative team member with a student-focused approach
14. Familiarity with quality assurance processes and a commitment to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning
15. Willing to contribute to the success and positive culture of the wider campus and college community.
Safeguarding Statement
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. 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.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.