Lecturer in Media (Maternity Cover) - Coastland College

Coastland College is seeking an inspiring and innovative Media Lecturer to join our thriving department, which has grown from strength to strength in recent years. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team delivering contemporary media practice to a diverse range of students, supporting them as they prepare for successful futures in the creative industry. 

The successful candidate will design engaging schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment strategies, delivering both practical and classroom-based teaching. You will assess student progress through formative and summative methods, while monitoring attendance, punctuality and achievement ensuring all learners are supported to reach their full potential. 

You will play an active role in course management and student support; contributing to admissions, induction, careers guidance and curriculum development. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will ensure high standards of teaching, participate in course reviews and maintain robust quality assurance processes. 

This varied role also includes organising trips, enrichment activities and industry-facing opportunities, alongside maintaining strong communication with staff, students and parents. 

Join Coastland College and help shape the next generation of creative talent.

Hours: This position is fixed term until 30th June 2027 and is full time for 37 hours per week.

Salary: £31,363 for qualified teacher status or level 5 equivalent

We’re here to help you:

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees. 

What we offer:

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) 

• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break (not deducted from annual leave) and an additional 4 days over Easter (to be deducted from annual leave) 

• Generous Pension Scheme through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) 

• Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme

• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development

• Family friendly policies

• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD

• Free on-site parking

• Free on-site gym 

• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre 

• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling

The important bit:

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.