Casual Teacher - Creative Media​/Music

Compensation & Details

Salary: £33.92 per hour plus £4.09 holiday pay.

Contractual hours: 4 hours per week.

Basis:
Casual.

Region:
North.

Package:
Casual.

Job category:
Teaching.

Date posted: 12/02/2026.

Job reference: VV2051.

Gateshead College is recruiting a team of industry‑experienced specialists to deliver our brand‑new Screen Lab programme. Created in partnership with ITV & ITV Signpost, Screen Lab provides high‑quality, industry‑led training to adults (19+) looking to enter or progress in the screen industries.

• Acting for Screen
• Writing for Screen
• Production Runner
• Music & Sound for Screen
• Set Design
• Virtual Production

These 12‑week courses offer practical, hands‑on learning culminating in a collaborative CoLab production project and a finishing‑school experience delivered by ITV Signpost.

• Deliver engaging, practical training aligned to industry standards.
• Support learners aged 19+ from diverse backgrounds from foundation to working professionals seeking upskilling.
• Guide students through a structured curriculum, including industry insights, practical workshops and portfolio creation.
• Facilitate Weeks 9 & 10 of the CoLab project, working collaboratively with tutors from other specialties.
• Prepare learners for progression, including entry‑level roles, ITV Academy opportunities, and advanced training programmes.
• Provide formative assessment and support learners to achieve an NCFE Level 1 qualification where applicable.
• These roles are perfect for freelancers, practitioners, and specialist educators who want to inspire new entrants into the North East’s fast‑growing screen sector.

• Recent or current industry experience in one of the six specialisms.
• Confidence delivering practical skills in a workshop‑style environment.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to support and motivate adult learners.
• Commitment to inclusive and collaborative teaching.

• Prior teaching, training or workshop delivery experience (not essential).
• Experience with cross‑disciplinary projects or productions.
• Familiarity with NCFE qualifications (advantageous but not required).
• For Virtual Production: experience with Unreal Engine, green screen workflows, or LED volume technologies.
• For Music/Sound: proficiency with Logic or similar DAWs.
• For Set Design: technical drawing, model‑making or art department experience.

• Competitive hourly or sessional rates.
• Flexible part‑time delivery.
• Access to Gateshead College’s creative facilities.
• Collaboration with ITV & ITV Signpost.
• Opportunity to shape a new, high‑impact programme supporting skills growth in the North East screen industry.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
• Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Travel support including subsidised onsite parking, discounted public transport scheme, and cycle to work scheme.
• Retail and travel discounts.
• Volunteering Days.