Media Lecturer

Media Lecturer Digital and Creative Industries Salary : £34,484 to £38,881 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2487| Closing Date: 18th August 2026

The Opportunity

At Barnsley College we are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through innovative engaging and industry focused educational experiences. With the continued growth of our T Level qualifications, we are looking for a passionate motivated and creative individual to join our friendly and supportive Creative Media team.

If you have a strong background in creative media extensive video production experience and expertise in green screen production and visual effects workflows we would love to hear from you.

As a Creative Media professional you will plan and deliver inspiring lessons and practical workshops across film television radio production broadcasting and video production You will work closely with colleagues to develop and deliver an ambitious curriculum spanning Level 2 programs T Levels courses and more ensuring students develop the knowledge and technical skills expected by today’s creative industries.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting students in professional video production from preproduction planning through to filming editing and postproduction Experience using professional cameras lighting audio equipment and editing software is essential alongside the ability to teach and demonstrate industry standard production techniques You will also be expected to have experience of working with green screen technology and virtual production techniques including studio lighting compositing and visual effects Our purpose built green screen visual effects studio forms a central part of our teaching enabling students to produce professional quality content for film television broadcast and digital media Confidence in operating within this environment and sharing best practice with learners is highly desirable.

Beyond teaching you will mentor and inspire students to develop their creative technical and professional skills helping them realise their potential within the creative and digital industries You will oversee student productions ensuring projects meet professional standards develop engaging digital learning resources collaborate with industry partners to bring current practice into the classroom and organise events that showcase and celebrate student achievement.

Our Creative Media department boasts outstanding industry standard facilities including a state of the art green screen visual effects studio live television and award-winning radio studios high specification camera systems professional lighting and audio equipment and industry standard editing and production software Experience working confidently across these facilities and technologies is highly desirable.

About You

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Creative Media Film Production Television Production Broadcasting Digital Design or a related discipline You will have substantial industry experience in video production film and television production broadcasting and or digital media together with a strong understanding of current production workflows and emerging technologies A teaching qualification is desirable although support will be provided for the right candidate who is willing to work towards one.

You will be an excellent communicator with experience of working collaboratively preferably within an educational environment Strong organisational skills creativity adaptability and proficiency with industry standard production and editing software are essential along with a genuine passion for inspiring the next generation of creative professionals.

By joining Barnsley College, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people while working within a supportive forward-thinking team You’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities access to outstanding facilities and the chance to help shape the future of creative media education.

If you are an experienced creative media professional with expertise in video production and green screen technologies and a passion for developing the next generation of talent we’d love to hear from you.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity

Required

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject

• GCSE maths & English (grade A-C) or equivalent Level 2 qualification

• Experience of working in a creative environment

• Portfolio of creative work