Journalism and Media Lecturer

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

The Creative Media department is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled lecturer to join the team in a permanent, full-time position, with a particular focus on journalism and social influencing.

The successful candidate will support delivery across our media pathways at Level 2 and Level 3, bringing strong subject knowledge and practical skills across a wider range of media specialisms. This will include journalism, social influencing, content creation, digital media production and related technical skills.

Candidates should be able to support our high expectations for learners, helping them to develop their craft, confidence and industry awareness through engaging teaching and practical, skills-based learning.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, relevant media industry knowledge, and a proactive approach to maintaining and developing the skills needed to support the rapidly evolving media sector.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.