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Job Title: Media Make-Up Lecturer / Assessor
Location: Watford Campus
Job Type: Part-time / Sessional contracts available
Salary: £20.00 – £30.00 per hour (scale dependent on teaching/assessing qualifications and experience)
Hours: To be confirmed (timetable currently being finalised for the September intake)
About Choice Teachers
Choice Teachers is a trusted, specialist education recruitment agency supplying dedicated teaching and support staff to nurseries, schools, and colleges across the region. We pride ourselves on building transparent, long-term relationships and delivering efficient, high-quality staffing solutions. When you work with Choice Teachers, you receive full administrative support, clear communication, and reliable, regular payment made via PAYE.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Media Make-Up Lecturer / Assessor to deliver high-quality training to Level 2 and Level 3 students at our partner campus in Watford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Further Education (FE) educator or a highly skilled freelance Media Make-Up Artist (MUA) looking to share their expertise. We offer a competitive tiered hourly rate, accommodating both industry experts stepping into teaching and fully qualified lecturers.
Key Teaching & Assessing Units
You will be responsible for leading delivery on core and specialist curriculum modules, with a specific focus on:
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Face and Body Art: Teaching creative design, advanced application techniques, and conceptual imagery.
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Photographic Make-Up: Preparing students for studio, editorial, and commercial lighting environments.
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Camouflage Make-Up: Delivering specialised technical skills for skin concealment, scar coverage, and medical camouflage application.
What We Are Looking For
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Qualifications: A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Media Make-Up, Theatrical Make-Up, or equivalent.
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Teaching/Assessing Credentials: A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., AET, Cert Ed, PGCE) and/or assessing award (e.g., CAVA, TAQA, A1) is preferred to achieve the higher end of the pay scale. We welcome applications from exceptional industry candidates willing to work towards these.
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Industry Experience: Proven, hands-on experience in media, film, theatre, or commercial photographic make-up.
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Availability: Flexibility to pick up hours from September once timetables are locked in.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging, practical, and theoretical lessons to Level 2 and Level 3 cohorts.
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Assess student portfolios, practical assessments, and coursework against awarding body criteria (e.g., VTCT, City & Guilds).
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Provide constructive feedback and academic support to ensure high student success rates.
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Maintain accurate tracking, grading, and compliance documentation.
Vetting & Safeguarding Requirements
Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo thorough pre-employment vetting in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. This includes:
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An Enhanced DBS check including a check of the Children’s Barred List (or a valid certificate registered with the DBS Update Service).
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Satisfactory Right to Work checks in the UK.
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Verification of original professional qualifications.
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A minimum of two professional, verifiable references covering your recent employment history.
Benefits
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Competitive hourly rate (£20 – £30ph based on qualified/unqualified status)
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Dependable and regular weekly payments via PAYE
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Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support
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Excellent campus facilities and a supportive team environment
How to Apply
If you have the technical expertise to inspire young artists across these specialisms, please click Apply Now to submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience with these specific units.