Media Technician

Media Technician (Part-time, Term-time) 

Salary: Actual pro rata salary: £4,921 pa inclusive of fringe allowance for 8 hours per week, term time only • FTE £26,500 pa, inclusive of fringe allowance 

Job type: Part-Time, Permanent 

Apply by: 2 September 2026 

Eight hours per week, over two days • Term-time only (39 weeks per year) 

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 successful applicant will be proactive, technically skilled, approachable and passionate about media production and education, who can 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 will assist in group workshops focused on filming, editing and the use of relevant software, therefore enabling students to develop practical media production skills and overcome technical challenges. The successful candidate will develop supporting resources, such as user guides and troubleshooting materials, to enable students to work more independently and confidently with media equipment and software and will be responsible for the maintenance and management of audio-visual equipment.  

The College has a strong sense of community, and we are looking for an exceptional candidate who will make a positive contribution to the department. We have high expectations of all our staff, and candidates should be able to demonstrate both their suitability for the role and their alignment with the College’s values. After reviewing the job description, we strongly encourage applicants to explore our website to gain a deeper understanding of our ethos, ambitions and vibrant community.  

The Department 

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. Wider opportunities are offered to students outside of the curriculum, with students regularly entering National Film Competitions and producing projects for local community groups.  

The department hosts a range of extra-curricular activities, including recent trips to Sky Sports and Pinewood Studios, and guest speakers from local universities and returning alumni. Our expectations are high and our students value the support that the department offers to ensure they excel and meet their potential. This includes regular study support workshops, bookable 1:1s for personalised support, target setting and an intensive revision programme, as well as focusing on exam skills and improving literacy.  

2025 exam results were excellent with a 100% pass rate in Media Studies, Film Studies and Digital Media.  All students studying Vocational Courses undertake work experience and are supported in this by the department and the Work Experience/Careers team, who also provide extensive support for progression to university, apprenticeships or students going straight into the workplace. 

The Media Department offers the following courses: 

• A Level Media Studies (EDUQAS) 

• A Level Film Studies (EDUQAS) 

• CTEC Digital Media – Extended Certificate (Level 3) 

• Digital Media – BTEC Level 2 Certificate 

• Digital Media – BTEC Level 2 Diploma 

The department  is located on the ground floor of the main College building and offers 3 spacious classrooms, an editing suite, Media Studio and a department workroom, and the team consists of a Head of Department plus 5 teaching staff.  Most teaching staff at the College are tutors and there is dedicated tutor group time each week with a pastoral programme, overseen by the Heads of Year team. 

Why work with us? 

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team. 

We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationship and a sustainable future for all. We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.  

Benefits include: 

• Free on-site parking. 

• Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes. 

• Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop. 

• Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party. 

• College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club. 

• Staff clubs/support groups: book club, menopause group, group for Parents/carers of children with mental health concerns. 

• Access to prayer/multi faith room. 

• Free eye test vouchers. 

• Flu jab. 

• Cycle to work scheme. 

• Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, or the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt-out. 

• Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline. 

• Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions 

Application and selection 

Application forms are available to download from our website by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

We would like to see your passion for the role in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include: 

• personal skills and previous experience that are relevant to this role; 

• Courses you have taught, and results in these areas; 

• Training you have undertaken to enable you to be successful in your role; 

• Please ensure education and employment history is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. 

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 2 September 2026. 

Interviews: to be held shortly after the closing date. 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview, full details of the interview process will be provided, and references will be requested.  

Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own, and all applicants must be able to evidence their Right to Work in the UK - the College is unable to sponsor work visas. 

All applicants will receive acknowledgement of their application, but please note that it is not possible to inform candidates who have not been short-listed due to time constraints. 

Media Technician - Apply now.