Teacher of Media Studies + TLR

Position: Teacher of Media Studies
Year Group: KS4 and KS5
TLR: Available for suitable candidates
TLR: 2A
Salary: MPS – UPS + TLR allowance
Salary: INNER LONDON
Location: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
Start: September 2025

OUR SCHOOL
We are a vibrant and diverse secondary school & sixth form that provides students with an exceptional educational experience that empowers all students to succeed.

The school's curriculum is tailored to the local context, addressing cultural capital gaps and responding to the needs of the community. Literacy is at the heart of the curriculum, recognised as the foundation for learning and knowledge. Students benefit from a 3-year Key Stage 3 and a broad range of subjects at Key Stage 4, catering to all abilities and ensuring a path for every student from Year 7 to 13.

We believe that our school is a welcoming and inclusive environment, with a low staff turnover and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development. The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2020 and continues to strive for excellence, with a clear vision and ambitious priorities to enhance the educational experience for all.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:
For September 2025, we have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join us as a Teacher of Media Studies on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will be an enthusiastic, dynamic, and passionate practitioner with a proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes for GCSE and A-Level students.

Media Studies is a very successful department within our school, which has seen a rapid growth in the numbers of pupils choosing it at Key Stage 4 (GCSE and BTEC) and Key Stage 5 (A Level).

We seek to appoint a teacher of Media Studies who will ensure continued success for our students across KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of academic progress of all the students who study Media Studies, continually driving and improving student achievement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TEACHER OF MEDIA STUDIES:

1. To provide outstanding learning and teaching in Media Studies
2. Curriculum planning, student progress tracking, and ensuring outstanding learning and teaching at GCSE and A-level, preparing students for academic success and future pathways through robust tracking and responsive interventions
3. Raise expectations, standards and student achievement
4. To use performance data to evaluate student achievement outcomes and to identify areas for improvement in Media Studies with particular focus on KS5
5. Contribute to the development of the vision for the Department by promoting and contributing to the ethos of the school, promoting and supporting all school policies and ensuring compliance amongst students
6. Motivate and work with others to create a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all students can achieve success and become engaged in their learning
7. Be a role model of exemplary practice for colleagues within the department and beyond

We are looking for someone who has:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
2. Good academics across the board
3. Excellent subject knowledge and expertise in teaching Media Studies
4. Experience of teaching Media Studies across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
5. Strong understanding of the latest teaching and learning strategies to support, and motivate students of varying abilities
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

1. We were rated GOOD with OUTSTANDING features
2. Clear systems and lesson structures to support pace and creativity
3. Easily accessible from Central London and Essex
4. A high-quality induction and extensive in-house CPD programme available to staff as part of our strong commitment to staff development
5. 18 weeks paid holiday per year
6. Employee perks such as access to Cyclescheme, Techscheme and an Electric Car Scheme.
7. Outstanding training and development
8. Excellent SLT with year group support
9. Shared creation of resources and ideas
10. Exceptional modelling through weekly lesson studies in core curriculum areas.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Georgina Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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