Vocational Trainer in Media & Esports
| Posting date: | 29 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,993.00 to £33,959.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 28993 - 33959 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX1 1SA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20257286 |
Summary
About the role: Vocational Trainer in Media & EsportsWe are looking for a passionate and inspiring Vocational Trainer in Creative Media Production and Esports, within the Creative Industries and Createch Faculty based across our City of Oxford and Blackbird Leys Campuses.The Vocational Trainer role is incredibly varied, where each day can be very different to the next, blending a wide range of responsibilities, which include:Carry out Technician duties, organising the equipment and studio spaces for the Media Studies area, checking in/out kit for students, managing booking system and tracking resources, ordering equipment, ensuring safe working practices.Delivering student facing lessons, supervise practical workshops, support and deliver student Tutorials / 1-1s, provide feedback and guidance for students to make progress.Working collaboratively with faculty team to map out and plan the projects/Schemes of Learning and lesson plans. Support with standardisation of assessments.This post provides an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner, technician or developing teacher with passion and drive to enable our students to unlock their potential. You have the ability to expose students to a wide range of skills including: filming, editing, animation, visual effects, research techniques and more.The role is 29.5 hours per week (0.80 FTE) split across our City of Oxford College campus and Blackbird Leys College campus.What do you need to be successful as a Vocational Trainer in Media & Esports with Activate Learning?Successful candidates will have an appropriate professional qualification and/or a degree in Media Studies, Film Production, or relevant field. We would consider applications from unqualified teachers, with the ability to inspire our learners and a willingness to develop skills within teaching, who have a desire to become qualified.Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate their desire and ability to work alongside the wider team to continue to develop links with local businesses and the wider community to build and engage students in valuable work experience and project-based learning.Media sits within the wider Creative Industries and Createch Faculty, which includes Art & Design, Performing & Production Arts, Games Development, IT and E-Sports, so an ability to offer an additional specialism would be desirable.Who we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Why work with the Activate Learning Group?Here are some of our benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for Activate Learning staff.Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. 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