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Are you a passionate and experienced Educator ready to lead and inspire the next generation of creative talent?
Barking & Dagenham college is on the lookout for a Digital Arts Lecturer to join our growing department on a part-time 18 hours per week permanent basis.
The salary scale for the full time role is £26,514 - £46,307 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, depending on qualifications and experience. This will be pro rata'd to 0.5 FTE.
This is a vital role at the heart of our learner experience — leading student cohorts and driving outcomes while delivering high-quality education in a creative and forward-thinking environment. We are looking for;
Job Purpose
To deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across levels 1-3 video production, programmes. The post holder will inspire learners to develop strong technical, creative, and professional skills aligned with current industry practice, preparing them for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or higher education.
1. Teaching & Learning
2. Plan and deliver engaging lessons in video production and post-production.
3. Teach practical and theoretical content including:
4. Camera operation and cinematography
5. Lighting and sound for video
6. Pre-production planning and scripting
7. Video editing and post-production workflows
8. Motion graphics fundamentals
9. Production roles, health and safety, and set etiquette
Curriculum & Industry Engagement
10. Contribute to curriculum development to ensure content remains current and industry-relevant.
11. Use industry-standard equipment and software (e.g. cameras, lighting kits, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve).
12. Maintain links with employers and industry partners.
13. Support enrichment activities such as trips, live briefs, screenings, and showcases.
Essential
14. Strong knowledge and practical experience in video production and post-production.
15. Experience using industry-standard video equipment and software.
16. Ability to teach in a practical, studio and location-based environment.
17. Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
18. Commitment to inclusive practice and learner success.
Desirable
19. Teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, or willingness to work towards one).
20. Experience teaching in FE, sixth form, or HE.
21. Recent or relevant industry experience in film or video production.
22. Experience delivering live briefs or employer-led projects.
Additional Information
The role may involve evening events, location shoots, trips, or employer engagement activities. A DBS check will be required in line with safeguarding regulations.
Safeguarding Statement
All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.