Teacher of Media and Film Studies in Gloucester

Thank you for your interest in the Teacher of Media and Film Studies position currently advertised at Churchdown. We thought it would be useful if we gave our own perspective of our unique school to help you decide if this role is the right opportunity for you - a role where you would be happy, thrive and make a valuable contribution to the school community. A place where we rip up the status quo and follow our own path towards excellence.

Churchdown is a school that never stands still. This is evident in the outcomes we have achieved. The progress our students make is truly exceptional and has grown sustainably over the previous years with our Progress 8 score putting Churchdown in the top 1% of all schools nationally. The attendance of our students has also been continuously recognised as excellent by the FFT national attendance awards. However impressive these outcomes are for our children, we are not done yet as we are continuously stubborn about the improvement we still want to make. Are you someone who could help improve our school yet further for each and every child in your care?

To help us on our improvement journey, we are part of the SSAT Leading Edge – a group made from the highest performing schools nationally. As a Leading Edge school, we are able to share the best educational practice. This means that the innovation in our school will never stand still. Through working with the best educational leaders in the country we have continued to develop our practice and expertise. For example, we ensure teachers are significantly under allocation to help give the space and time in school to prepare well planned lessons. We also have far more INSET days within the school calendar to support quality department time: we passionately believe professional practice is vital to our proud profession. Are you someone who wants to develop their practice in school time alongside other high performing schools?

Regardless of the position of responsibility we hold at Churchdown, all the staff are responsible for inspiring and encouraging those we work with; first and foremost, the students. Our goal is based not on focussing on what’s standing in our way; it is about taking steps that will be positive and that will have a lasting effect on everyone around us. We have a very outward facing staff body who also work in several other organisations such as the University of Gloucestershire, Best Practice Network and Love My Coaching. As a result of our unrivalled staff provision, individuals move along their own unique career progression pathway much faster here. Because here there are more opportunities to grasp beyond just those in school. Are you someone who wants to develop their expertise and progress in their career both in school or with one of our partner organisations?

Our students deserve the best and proudly we can say that we aspire to give the best for our students. We know this because in our school are people who will care for them; want the best for them; will not allow them to fail; will make them feel part of something bigger than themselves; help them succeed; provide a place where they can do their best and allow them to see a life they didn’t know existed. Could that someone be you?

We hope this is an insight which inspires you to apply for the role of Teacher of Media and Film Studies. Please do call the school to speak with us so you can decide if Churchdown really is a place you can develop your career. It would be our pleasure to tell you more about our school, show you around and find out more about you.

Safeguarding Statement

Churchdown School as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of pupils and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the School on its behalf. When a post requires a DBS Disclosure, it will be reflected in the job description and person specification relating to that post. It is envisaged that due to the nature of work in schools and contact with pupils that all posts will require an enhanced DBS Disclosure.