Lecturer in Media (Variable Hours)

Lecturer in Media (Variable Hours)

Chippenham

£21.13 per hour, - £25.34 per hour, plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about Film, Digital Media, and inspiring the next generation of creative professionals?

Are you an experienced media practitioner looking for a flexible teaching opportunity, or an established lecturer seeking a role that fits around your other commitments?

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help shape the future of students studying UAL Creative Media Production & Technology programmes for 16-19-year-olds. You'll deliver engaging learning experiences across Film & Digital Media, equipping students with the practical, technical, and creative skills they need to progress into higher education or the creative industries.

Whether you're an experienced Media lecturer or a skilled industry professional ready to move into teaching, this is an exciting opportunity to share your expertise in a supportive, creative environment. You'll encourage students to develop their confidence, creativity, and technical ability while working on exciting projects that reflect the media industry.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in Further Education (FE), schools, or the creative industries. If you have a passion for Film, Video Production, and Digital Media-and want to inspire the next generation-we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours (Bank) position, with teaching hours dependent on 2027 student recruitment.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay

Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and student recruitment.

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme - secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms - available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts - savings on retail, travel, tech and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money and stay active
• Professional Development - access to funded training and CPD opportunities
• Additional Perks - discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A flexible, rewarding teaching role where you can inspire future creative professionals.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess students studying Creative Media Production & Technology programmes, with a focus on Film & Digital Media
• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons in Film, Video and Media Production
• Develop schemes of learning, lesson plans, and assessment strategies that support outstanding learner achievement
• Support students through enrichment activities, live industry projects, external events, and community collaborations
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to student enrolment and induction
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and professional practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding learner experience

What You'll Bring

• A degree or higher technical qualification in Media, Film, Moving Image Production, or a related subject
• Industry experience or teaching experience in Film, Video Production, Digital Media, or Creative Media
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Practical knowledge of camera operation, filming techniques, and live production processes
• A passion for helping learners achieve their full creative potential
• Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential-we welcome applications from industry professionals looking to move into education

Why Become a Lecturer?

Continue doing what you love-while gaining:

• Flexibility to balance teaching with freelance, industry, or personal commitments
• The opportunity to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and media professionals
• A rewarding teaching role without the commitment of full-time hours
• A supportive and creative working environment
• The chance to share your industry expertise and make a lasting difference

Turn your industry experience into inspiration for tomorrow's creative talent.

Inspire the next generation of media professionals

If you're ready for a flexible, creative, and rewarding new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.