Lecturer in Media

If you are looking to further your career at a groundbreaking and award-winning College, we’d love to hear from you!

At New College Durham, our Lecturers in Media and Photography play a vital role in delivering high‑quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. As a Lecturer in Media and Photography, your main purpose will be to deliver outstanding teaching and learning to a diverse range of students, using a variety of teaching and assessment methods to engage and challenge learners at all levels.

The courses that you may be delivering on are: BTEC Level 2 Diploma Creative Media Skills, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Creative Media Practice, BTEC Level 3 Extended Creative Media Practice (Photography).

You will be responsible for preparing and delivering innovative and engaging lessons, ensuring that all students are supported to reach their full potential. You will be expected to stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments in your field and incorporate this knowledge into your teaching to ensure that your students are equipped with the latest skills and techniques. You will also be expected to contribute to the development of the Media and Photography curriculum, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that it meets the needs of our students and is aligned with industry standards.

You will be responsible for the pastoral care of your students, supporting them both academically and personally.

• Delivering high‑quality teaching and learning experiences to students
• Providing pastoral care and guidance to support student learning and development
• Contributing to the development of the Media and Photography curriculum and staying up‑to‑date with industry standards
• Incorporating the latest skills and techniques into teaching
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective delivery of the Media and photography programme

For more information on this role please contact the hiring manager;
Karen Sammut at

• Hybrid working for greater work/life balance
• Family‑friendly policies including Flexible Working, Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental Leave, and Special Leave
• Generous annual leave package and option to purchase additional annual leave
• Training, support and the opportunity to develop your professional skills, including three full days each year exclusively to staff development
• Free car parking
• Reduced price for gym and beauty treatments

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

New College Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive and diverse community.