Head of Media Studies in Portslade

What skills and experience we're looking for:

• A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes
• Knowledge and experience of teaching Media Studies
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
• High expectations of all students
• The ability to support and develop others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What the school offers its staff:

• Support from an effective and collegiate department
• Encouraged to thrive and develop
• Continued Professional Development
• Supportive leadership who are mindful of their well-being
• Strong culture of safeguarding
• Pension Scheme
• Free Parking on Site

Further details about the role:

We seek to appoint an exciting and inspirational teacher, with ambition to achieve the very best possible outcomes for students in Media Studies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a department and to teach in a school where teachers are supported and encouraged to thrive and develop. Blatchington Mill School is a superb place to work.

We are an ambitious school and we believe that every child can succeed. If you are a great classroom teacher, a self-reflective practitioner, a highly effective communicator and have ambition to develop your career, then please apply to join us in creating an “ethic of excellence” for all our students.

Blatchington Mill is a ‘Good’ school, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and safety. We achieve positive value-added in our exam results, stretch our most able, and support our most vulnerable. We innovate in the classroom, placing huge value on teacher-led action research and professional development. We work in partnership with schools locally and nationally and believe in collaboration and school-led improvement. We are also a designated Stonewall Training School.

Our Ofsted report stated that:

• ‘Pupils are proud to be members of the “Blatch family”. They are polite, friendly and welcoming of visitors. They feel safe and know who to turn to if they have a concern for themselves or for someone else.’
• ‘The governing body…actively support the school’s ethos of inclusivity and diversity.’
• ‘Pupils enjoy their lessons.’
• ‘Teachers know their pupils well.’
• ‘Leaders have designed a curriculum that is rich and challenging for all.’
• ‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge, and this is evidenced through their strong exposition in the classroom.’
• ‘The curriculum includes a focus on enrichment and extra-curricular activities to inspire and enthuse pupils.’
• ‘Pupils appreciate the many opportunities to develop their interests and talents.’
• ‘Leaders, staff and pupils create a positive environment in which bullying is not tolerated.’
• ‘Behaviour is well managed.’
• ‘Leaders ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school.’
• ‘Leaders share an aspiring vision for ensuring that all pupils experience a high-quality education. This is demonstrated through strong shared values, policies and practice.’
• ‘Staff say that leaders are supportive and mindful of their well-being.’

Application information:

If you are interested in applying for this role please complete and return an application form before the closing date (CVs alone cannot be considered).

Closing date: 13th May 2026 – 12:00 noon

Interview date: TBC

Please return your completed application form to Amanda Brasington, PA to Headteacher, via email.

For further details and an application form, visit:

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school’s staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).

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.