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Brighton, East Sussex

Teacher of Film & Media Studies – Sixth Form College in Brighton (January Start)

A specialist Sixth Form College in Brighton, East Sussex, renowned for its creative arts pathways, is seeking an innovative Teacher of Film & Media Studies to join its department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Film and Media Studies are high-uptake flagship subjects within this college. The successful candidate will teach across A-Level Film Studies, A-Level Media Studies, and Level 3 BTEC Creative Media Practice, guiding post-16 students through complex textual deconstruction, semiotic analysis, and technical practical production.

Working within dedicated production suites and screening rooms, you will teach camera operation, lighting, audio design, and non-linear digital editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, while preparing students for media-related university degrees and creative industries careers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach high-rigor A-Level Film Studies, Media Studies, and Level 3 vocational media production courses

  • Guide students through micro/macro analysis of cinema, representations, narrative theories, and audience reception models

  • Instruct pupils in studio equipment, cinematography, lighting setups, sound capture, and digital editing (Adobe Creative Cloud)

  • Oversee and internally moderate practical Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) coursework (short films, print campaigns, music videos)

  • Arrange industry masterclasses, cinema screenings, and guest lectures from media practitioners

  • Fulfill pastoral duties as a Personal Tutor, supporting students with UCAS and creative portfolio submissions

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Brighton, East Sussex

  • Salary / Pay Rate: Sixth Form Colleges Pay Scale / MPS / UPS equivalent

  • Key Curriculum: Eduqas Film Studies / OCR Media Studies / Pearson BTEC Creative Media

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or Post-16 teaching credentials with a degree in Film, Media, or Cinema Studies

  • Strong command of contemporary media theory (Hall, Gilroy, Mulvey, Barthes) alongside practical filmmaking proficiency

  • Advanced skills in digital editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro / Photoshop) and DSLR/mirrorless camera setups

  • Proven history of delivering positive post-16 examination and coursework outcomes

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Film & Media Studies position in Brighton for a January start.

Location
Brighton, East Sussex

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Teacher of Film & Media Studies – Sixth Form College in Brighton (January Start)

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