Media Technician (Part-time, Term-time) Basic

About the school

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued. The College has an inclusive ethos and is proud of its diverse students and staff community. The Media and Film Department is a vibrant and highly successful area of the College. Following successful student recruitment the department offers a wide range of A Level and Vocational courses, all of which require students to create print and moving image productions. The department hosts extra-curricular activities including trips to Sky Sports and Pinewood Studios, and guest speakers from local universities and returning alumni. 2025 exam results were excellent with a 100% pass rate in Media Studies, Film Studies and Digital Media. The department is located on the ground floor of the main College building and offers three spacious classrooms, an editing suite, Media Studio and a department workroom. The team consists of a Head of Department plus five teaching staff.

The role

The College is looking to appoint a part-time Media Technician (term-time only) to provide high-quality support to both staff and students, providing technical expertise and maintaining specialist equipment. The position is eight hours per week over two days and term-time only (39 weeks per year). The successful applicant will be proactive, technically skilled, approachable and passionate about media production and education, and able to contribute positively to a collaborative and creative departmental environment. This position involves a strong focus on supporting teaching and learning, providing hands-on technical support to both staff and students, and assisting in group workshops focused on filming, editing and the use of relevant software.

Key responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to staff and students in media production
• Assist in group workshops focused on filming, editing and relevant software
• Develop supporting resources such as user guides and troubleshooting materials
• Maintain and manage audio-visual equipment
• Enable students to develop practical media production skills and overcome technical challenges

Requirements

• Proactive, technically skilled and approachable
• Passionate about media production and education
• Able to demonstrate suitability for the role and alignment with the College’s values
• Ability to evidence Right to Work in the UK

Benefits & package

• Free on-site parking
• Staff room with free hot drinks and Friday cakes
• Onsite canteen with healthy options and Costa coffee shop
• Regular staff social events including bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks and cycling, Christmas lunch and Christmas party
• College gym, yoga classes, staff football on new 3G pitch and run club
• Staff clubs and support groups including book club, menopause group and group for parents and carers of children with mental health concerns
• Access to prayer and multi-faith room
• Free eye test vouchers and flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme unless opted out
• Access to a confidential employee support helpline
• Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview shortly after the closing date. References will be requested. All applicants must be able to evidence their Right to Work in the UK. The College is unable to sponsor work visas. Woking College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.