Exciting Teaching Opportunities at Stanmore College!
Stanmore College is a small standalone college with a clear purpose. We are going places, so join us to play your part in the development of the best teaching and learning facilities.
Are you an inspiring and dedicated educator looking for the perfect teaching environment to shape young minds? Stanmore College is expanding, and we want passionate, skilled, and innovative teaching professionals to join our exceptional team.
With our brand-new, £60 million investment in modern learning spaces, this is the perfect time to become part of our journey. Our new facilities will provide cutting-edge technology, collaborative teaching spaces, and an enriched learning environment, ensuring the best possible experience for both students and staff.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are recruiting for various teaching positions across multiple disciplines. Whether you specialise in STEM, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Health, Arts, or other Vocational Education, we welcome applications from:

• Experienced educators looking for a fresh challenge.
• Newly qualified teachers eager to start their careers in a thriving environment.
• Industry professionals with a passion for teaching and mentoring young learners.
• A new graduate wanting to pursue a teaching career

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title - Lecturer – Creative Media
Contract-Variable Hours Lecturer
Job location - Elm Park Campus, Stanmore
Faculty-Professional Services
Reports to - Curriculum Manager – Art, IT & Media
Salary Scale -£22.88-£35.64 per hour

GENERAL:

• Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.
• Attend promotional events to publicise college and faculty activities and contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team’s marketing and recruitment strategies.
• Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that student receive effective learning support.
• Attend team meetings, College and external events as required.
• To participate in curriculum development and new course initiatives within the faculty and wider college.
• Contribute to the overall quality improvement plans and key performance indicators
• Ensure all data is handled in line with General Data Protection Regulations.
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and adhere and fully implement the colleges policies and procedures relating to EDI.
• Take appropriate responsibility to provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the College’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.
  Further education is an ever-changing service, and all staff are expected to participate constructively in college activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the college.
  The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the College may operate.
  Closing Date: Monday, 24th March 2025
  Interview Date: Week commencing, 31st March 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

A good level of education including Maths & English at Level 2 (GCSE or Equivalent) - Essential - Application form/ certification
Degree in a relevant subject area - Essential - Application form/ certification
Full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DIT) or the willingness to work towards one, supported by the College - Essential - Application form/ certification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE OF:

Proven experience of teaching Media courses including L1, L2 & L3 programmes - Essential -Supporting statement/teaching assessment/interview

Knowledge and experience of the following - Essential - Supporting statement /Certification/ interview

• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Games Design
• Film and TV production
• Audio Production
• Animation

Teaching experience in delivering or exposure to T-Levels in Media Broadcast and Production or a willingness to participate in continued professional development to upskill in order to be able to teach T Levels - Desirable - Supporting Statement / Interview
Good working knowledge of editing systems and experience of editing - Essential - Supporting Statement/ Interview
Experience of using the Adobe Creative Suite - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview
Up-to-date knowledge of the subject area - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/Interview
Teaching experience in the delivery of UAL programs - Essential - Supporting Statement/ Interview
Sound Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice and how to apply it in the relevant area of work - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview
A sound understanding of safeguarding and prevent. A commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and to create a safe learning environment - Essential - Interview / Application Form

OTHER SKILLS:

The ability and desire to engage and inspire vocational learners aged 16-19 - Essential - Supporting Statement/ Microteach /Interview
Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/ written exercise/ teaching assessment/interview
Good administrative & organisational skills - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview
Good interpersonal Skills - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview
Good classroom practice- Essential - Supporting statement/ interview
Good digital skills and ability to use IT to deliver the curriculum - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview
Commitment to learners and learner achievement - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview
Commitment to implement College compliance procedures and other policies - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview

JOB PURPOSE:

The main purpose of the role is to deliver high quality education and training to ensure the retention and achievement of our learners. To teach across Media courses from level 1 to level 3 including T Levels. The lecturer will teach, develop, and enhance programs of study in subjects and courses that align with their knowledge, qualifications, and experience.

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THE POST:

• To deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses in an appropriate area of the curriculum in line with college standards and meet awarding body expectations.
• To implement curriculum and course development and curriculum delivery within the area of work.
• To deliver inspirational teaching and access to learning across a range of programmes.
• To provide assessment opportunities in line with the relevant awarding bodies and requirements.
• To prepare and adapt teaching materials including assignments, reading lists, assessment papers and handbooks to enable all learners to progress and succeed at the appropriate level.
• Prepare and maintain course related paperwork such as project briefs, schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
• To undertake the necessary administrative tasks required for the effective operation of the programmes in this area to carry out moderation, assessment and verification.
• Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations