Lecturer - Performance and Media

Your future is here

A place to inspire

In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of media creators? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Media Lecturer to join our outstanding faculty.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching and supporting learners to reach their full potential. You’ll bring your expertise in Media to the classroom, delivering engaging and industry-relevant lessons to both 16–18 year olds and adult learners (19+).

You’ll be delivering accredited qualifications from Entry Level 3 through to Level 3, with a strong focus on Level 1. Alongside this, you’ll embed key skills such as English and Maths, helping our students develop the confidence and creativity they need to succeed in today’s media industries.

We welcome applications from professionals across a wide range of media backgrounds – whether your expertise is in film, television, digital design, journalism, photography, radio, or social media production.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Inspirational – able to motivate learners with hands-on teaching.
• Innovative – bringing fresh ideas, creativity and industry insight.
• Professional and supportive – committed to achieving the very best for our students.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of our learners, we’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of a team that celebrates creativity, nurtures talent, and prepares students for real-world success.

What you’ll bring

Ideally, you will have some previous experience of teaching — this might be in an industry setting — and you’ll bring a practical yet creative approach to the classroom. You’ll design inspiring Media lessons that spark curiosity, build skills, and prepare students for progression into higher-level study or creative industry pathways. Your innovative teaching methods will engage learners at every stage, helping them unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

For this role, we are looking for people who:

• Have experience delivering to 16–18 year olds and are passionate about teaching within the FE sector.
• Can create and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment in Media.
• Are committed to ensuring every student makes exceptional progress.
• Thrive in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Bring current skills, industry knowledge and digital expertise to enrich teaching, learning and assessment.

We welcome applicants from across the Media spectrum — from film, TV and journalism to photography, digital design, social media and beyond.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Michelle Rensler, Head of Faculty, email michelle.rensler@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 6th October

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,742 - £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability

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