Head of Media Studies
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Chislehurst, BR7 5LJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Relevant degree and/or substantial subject expertise in Media Studies or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of GCSE and A Level Media Studies requirements.
• Proven experience of successful teaching within a secondary school setting.
• Experience of leading or managing a curriculum area or subject department.
• Strong understanding of effective assessment and strategies for improving student outcomes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire students and colleagues and build positive professional relationships.
• Strong digital and practical media skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all students.
• Commitment to professional development and keeping subject knowledge current.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the school's wider leadership and teaching team.
• Enthusiasm for developing students' understanding of contemporary media and the creative industries.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Local Government Pension Scheme
CPD
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.