Digital Marketing / Social Media / Content Creation Tutor (Variable Hours)

About the Role

Richmond Business School is expanding its Digital and Creative Industries provision and has opened a new, purpose-built digital and creative suites to support learners who want to enter the creative sector, upskill for employment, or develop their freelance/business portfolio. 

We are now recruiting variable hours (hourly-paid) Tutors with current industry expertise in digital marketing and social media, and in particular the following:

• Content creation – shortform video, podcasting and livestreaming, influencer content creation
• Social media platforms: Instagram, LinkedIN, TikTok, Facebook
• Social media automation suites: Buffer, Hootsuite
• Experience with digital marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Asana
• Experience with successful campaign design and implementation

The Opportunity 

You will teach short introductory courses and accredited awards delivered onsite in our specialist suite. This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners who want flexible teaching hours and the chance to help develop new local talent for the London economy. 

What you will do

• Deliver engaging, practical sessions that build skills and confidence
• Support learners to create portfolio-ready outcomes and understand progression routes (further study, employment, freelance/self-employment)
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of course content and learning materials
• Assess learner work where required and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Work collaboratively with Programme Managers and the wider team
• Attend termly team meetings and participate in CPD/training to keep practice current

What we are looking for

• Strong, up-to-date skills
• Ability to explain concepts clearly to mixed-level adult learners (beginners included)
• Professional, reliable, learner-centred approach and a commitment to inclusive practice 

Teaching qualification 

Applicants should either:

• a recognised teaching qualification, or
• be willing to undertake one (through the College or independently via another provider) 

Why teach with us

• Teach in a new specialist environment with entrepreneurial and creative learners
• Flexible hours across day, evening and weekend delivery
• A supportive team environment with structured CPD and collaborative planning
• The chance to make direct impact by developing industry-relevant skills and employability in local talent

About You

You will have excellent subject knowledge in Digital marketing and strong communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly to adult learners with varying levels of experience. Ideally, you will also bring recent or relevant industry experience and can demonstrate a learner-centred approach that stretches and challenges individuals appropriately. 

Desirable qualifications and experience 

• Level 5 teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1–2 years’ teaching experience
• Assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA/TAAQ or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this 

If you are not yet fully qualified to teach:
 
Applicants with strong industry experience, some teaching/training experience, and the right approach are welcome. If you do not already hold the required teaching and assessing qualifications, you will need to undertake RHACC’s internal teacher training route, typically progressing through:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• TAQA Assessor qualification
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

This pathway is designed to support skilled practitioners to become confident, effective tutors in an adult learning environment.

About RHACC

RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.

This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:

• Pensions
• UniDays
• Teacher Perks
• Carparking
• Counselling
• Cycle Scheme
• Costco
• Education
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Software
• Discounted Room Hire 
• Discounted Gym Membership
  
  

Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity

We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment Commitment

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

• Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
• Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
• Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
• Confirmation of qualifications where requested
• Health Check

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.