Job Description
Are you a creative and patient Media Teacher passionate about igniting learning through technology? Do you excel at engaging neurodivergent children who find mainstream education challenging, helping them discover their potential through film-making, editing, and content creation? Randstad Education is thrilled to partner with a technology focused Alternative Provision to recruit an inspiring specialist to deliver a unique media curriculum in the Rochdale area.
The Role: This is a deeply rewarding role focused on making a real difference. You will work with small groups (4-5 pupils), initially in a 1:1 or 1:2 setting, to:
* Teach engaging media skills, including film-making, coding, video editing, and content creation.
* Re-ignite passion for learning by fostering technology skills and promoting positive peer interaction.
* Contribute to students broader educational development by discovering their unique passions.
* Collaborate with school educators to shape and design 6-12 week Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for each child, drawing on your expertise.
Our Client provides a clear, tech-based curriculum and access to high-quality equipment, including green screens, Mac-Books, editing software, and cameras. You are welcome to use your personal equipment too! The first few weeks involve shadowing experienced educators to understand how the lessons operate and build relationships with students, ensuring a smooth transition into leading your own sessions.
Why Join Us?:
* Direct Impact: Transform the educational journey of neurodivergent learners through a dynamic, interest-led approach.
* Highly Competitive Rates: Enjoy very competitive rates of pay, fully compliant under AWR (2011), with no hidden deductions.
* Dedicated Support: Work with a dedicated Randstad consultant providing honest, positive, and trustworthy guidance to match you with this ideal role.
* Professional Development: Access free accredited career and professional development training to enhance your expertise in SEN and media education.
* Incentives: Benefit from a £300 refer-a-friend bonus for successful referrals.
The ideal Media Teacher for this role will possess:
* Media Production Expertise: Proven skills in film-making, video editing, coding and content creation, with a passion for teaching these to young people.
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Relevant Experience: A teaching qualification is highly desirable, or demonstrable extensive experience delivering educational content in a relevant setting.
* Experience with Neurodivergent Learners: Demonstrable experience working with neurodivergent children (e.g., Autism, ADHD) or those who find mainstream education challenging.
* Unwavering Patience & Calmness: Exceptional ability to remain calm, adaptable, and patient in a dynamic learning environment, understanding complex student needs.
* Creativity & Fun: A love for creating enjoyable, engaging, and imaginative learning experiences that reignite curiosity.
* Collaboration & Communication: Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with school educators, refine EHCPs, and communicate student progress.
* Enhanced DBS: Must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain).
* Eligiblity to Work in the UK: Full CV with employment and education history, and legal right to work
At Randstad Education, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional support to our educators. With extensive connections across the Oldham, Bury, and Manchester areas, we offer a range of short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities tailored to your preferences. All candidates will undergo rigorous child protection and UK eligibility checks.
Ready To Inspire Through Media?: If you're a passionate Media Teacher eager to empower neurodivergent learners and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now! Email your CV to or call Aaron at the Manchester branch on. Don't hesitate - transform young lives today!