Media Teacher (Animation)

Job title: Media Teacher (Animation) 

Job reference: REQ010166 

Date posted: 21/06/2024 

Application closing date: 24/07/2024 

Location: Manchester 

Salary: £25,809 - £43,397 plus Teachers Pension 

Package: Competitive Benefits 

Contractual hours: 35 

Basis: Full time 

Job category/type: Teaching and Assessment

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Media Department as an Animation teacher on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis. 

Are you skilled at bringing characters to life and captivating audiences through visual storytelling, with a passion for sharing your expertise with students in a further education setting? As an Animation Tutor experienced working in either a further or higher education setting, your primary role will be to support our further and higher education students to explore their creativity, develop essential animation skills, and build a strong foundation for their future careers. 

Possessing a solid understanding of a range of digital and analogue approaches for animation production, including core 2D drawn techniques and proficiency in one or more of the following software’s Adobe Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Animate), Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D. You will have demonstrable knowledge around delivering high quality, learner-focused education, fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration for your students to succeed.

In your role you will:

• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and program effectiveness.
• Providing one-on-one guidance to students with a range of needs, fostering their artistic development and helping them overcome challenges.
• Plan and develop a curriculum that ensures compliance with the national curriculum framework, including, but not limited to, the integration of functional skills, best practice, and quality targets.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve teaching methodologies.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
• Professional experience in Animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
• A demonstrable track record of effective teaching and delivery of Amination to post 16 students.
• Knowledge and experience of the internal verification process.

About us

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Why would you join us?

We are the number one further education college in Greater Manchester for student achievement and currently rank in the top 10 for Student Achievement in the country. No mean feat! The Manchester College is award-winning with numerous accolades to its name! Our teachers and courses have been recognised with local and national awards and we have been the proud recipient of the Queens Anniversary Prize!

What we offer our colleagues

Reporting to the Head of Department, we will offer you the opportunity to develop your teaching career with the largest FE College in the UK. We offer you a nurturing environment with space to grow and a place where you will feel supported. We also offer an unrivalled suite of continuous CPD with over 80,000 modules to choose from and a support structure to help you realise your full potential. With all of this in place, your ability to deliver world class learning will be elevated supporting your ability carve out your career path with us.

Ready to take the first step? it’s time to apply.

Benefits

Successful candidate will be offered a salary of between £25,809 - £43,397 per annum, depending on your level of experience.

Our Colleagues also receive:

• 56 days annual leave. Includes 45 days holiday, min of 3 college closure plus 8 bank holidays.
• 820 hrs global teaching.
• Opportunity to work from home if not required to be on site, including 3 well-being days.
• In-house training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career.
• Commitment of 5 Industry updating days within your global teaching allocation.
• A vast array of career development opportunities.
• We pride ourselves on offering a favourable pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution.
• Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
• Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
• Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.
• Fully funded PGCE or CertEd available.

Levelling Up Payment

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 24/07/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

Interviews to take place 31/07/2024.