Colchester Institute has an Exciting Leadership Opportunity in the Digital Media Sector!

We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate educator to undertake specified course leadership for Level 1 Digital Media, engaging in a full spectrum of teaching-related activities across various units within the FE Digital Media programmes,

About the Role:

·  Undertake specified course leadership for Level 1 Digital Media.

Expected to engage in a full spectrum of teaching-related activities across various units within the FE Digital Media programmes, including:

• Designing schemes of work
• Preparing and delivering lessons
• Assessing and marking
• Leading on student guidance and selection procedures
• Providing individual student tutoring
• Promoting courses and attending open events

Commitment to future delivery of evening classes (on and off-site), with a minimum of one evening per week.

If you have a passion for the digital media industry, a commitment to education, and a knack for building strong partnerships, we want YOU on our team!

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.
• Education to Level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• Relevant Teacher training / completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course.

Essential Experience:

• Experience of leading courses and/or curriculum development.
• Effective and consistent high quality teaching experience within Further and/or Higher Education and is able to teach across a range of courses.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working with learners with a wide range of needs.

If you meet the essential requirements criteria listed in this overview and are passionate about shaping the future of the engineering and construction workforce, please contact our People & Culture team on [email protected] or call 01206 583360. Only those who meet our essential criteria will be considered for this opening.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL. Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to us and should not be persuaded to go through an agency.​ The Colchester Institute will not accept agency fees for recruitment activities unless there is an active engagement linked to a specific role that has been agreed upon in advance.​ We will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants sent to the College by agencies on a speculative basis or in response to our advertisements.​ Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to College staff on a speculative basis. The College will initiate contact with agencies via our People & Culture team if we require assistance with a vacancy Email your contact details and pitch to [email protected].

Additional Information

Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note: Internal applicants are ineligible for the Skill Supplements and Introductory Initial Payment. External applicants will be eligible to receive this after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period.

Please visit our website www.colchester.ac.uk to obtain further details about the College