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Job Ref No. ECC0-626S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Salary: Qualified Teacher* up to £43,392 per annum

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Salary: Qualified Teacher* up to £43,392 per annum FTE

Unqualified Teacher up to £34,376 per annum FTE

Located in Harlow

Fractional 0.5

Permanent

The Journalism and Media team are accredited by The University of the Arts, London (UAL) and deliver the level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. Level 3 students can choose to follow one of several pathways, including Journalism; TV, Film and Digital Media; social media & Content Creation; and Creative Writing. Team also offers level 1 and level 2 entry level courses in Multimedia, as well as the level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise. The team includes several industry professionals, some of whom work in the industry alongside their commitments to the college. We deliver units in print, broadcasting, and interactive media. The college was recently awarded an overall GOOD status from OFSTED in July 2024.

As an enthusiastic and talented teacher, you will deliver courses across a range of levels and pathways. UAL is a vocational programme, and students will mostly consist of 16-18-year-olds. We expect content to be delivered to the highest standards using a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning initiatives that engage, motivate, and enable all learners of all abilities to make significant progress from their starting points. You will also be working to address individual learning needs, overcome barriers to learning and encourage autonomous learning.

The successful candidate will ideally be qualified and have a wealth of knowledge and industry experience as well as possibly being new to teaching. You should have knowledge and or experience in one or more of the following areas, print, broadcasting, or interactive digital media. Skills, knowledge and/or experience using the Adobe Creative Suite is essential, industry experience and freelance work is preferable, but not a requirement. The successful applicant should be willing to undertake a full teaching qualification with the college whilst in the role if they do not have one already.

The successful candidate can expect investment in their personal and professional development as well as an excellent benefits package including 42 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closures at Christmas and Easter.

If you are looking to work within a challenging and fast paced organisation whereby, we believe all our people, both staff and students, have the potential to succeed in whatever they set their minds to then this is the role for you.

Closing date for applications: 7th January 2026 Midday. Interviews expected w/c 12th January 2026

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

If you would like to have an informal discussion to find out more, please contact Lewis Heritage via emaillheritage@harlow-college.ac.uk

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualified* = Level 4 teaching qualification or above

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.