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0.4 Lecturer in Film and Television/Media Production and National Saturday Club Lead

£26,393 - £39,819 gross per annum

Hours of work: 14.8 hours per week over 2 days to include Saturday 9am to Noon
Contract Type: temporary for up to 12 Months

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you!

The college has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here.

The college ensures its students have the latest skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in these fast-paced sectors.  This is a really exciting time to join the department as the College embarks on an ambitious investment programme providing state-of-the-art facilities and using low-carbon technologies. We ensure our students are work-ready and gain credible industry insight through our extensive enrichment and work experience programmes with leading players in the sector.

We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

Blackburn College’s Film Academy is a well-established and successful department with high levels of attendance and success. Our students benefit from highly skilled staff with practical industry experience who help them to progress into universities, film schools and the film & television industry.

We are looking for a driven and committed staff member who can complement the delivery of our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes of study. In addition, you will lead on the planning and delivery of our new BFI backed Saturday Club. You will work under the Film and Music Curriculum Manager in this role to encourage more young people to fulfil their potential and join our exciting industry.

The ideal candidate will join an established, successful team to plan, teach and assess Level 2 and Level 3 vocational courses focused on the Film, Television and Media Production industries. You will bring strong interpersonal and practical expertise to the role.

 What we are looking for

You should have a UK Honours degree or UK ENIC recognised degree in a relevant subject and a PGCE or other relevant teaching qualification (or working towards). You should also have practical experience of working in the film, television or media industries and experience of working in an educational environment. You will need to be able to demonstrable experience of working well in a team to achieve agreed targets along with the ability to use and demonstrate current industry standard production and post- production practices to create Film, Television and Media.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family-friendly policies
Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals