Media Studies Teacher

Are you passionate about media, creativity, and inspiring the next generation of media professionals? We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable A Level Media Studies Teacher to deliver high‑quality teaching across the OCR A Level Media Studies specification. The successful candidate will bring strong subject expertise, practical industry experience, and a genuine passion for developing students’ analytical, creative, and production skills within contemporary media.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across all components of the OCR A Level Media Studies specification, including Media Messages, Evolving Media, and Making Media.
• Teach the four key areas of the theoretical framework: media language, media representation, media industries, and media audiences.
• Deliver practical lessons in magazine design and layout using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and related software.
• Teach a range of OCR set products, including newspapers, online media, magazines, advertising, music videos, radio, video games, film, and long‑form television drama.
• Teach and embed key media theorists and academic ideas from the OCR specification, supporting students to apply theory in analytical and practical work.
• Prepare students for written examinations, including unseen analysis, comparative responses, and extended essay writing.
• Guide students through the NEA process, including research, planning, production, and evaluation, ensuring all work meets OCR standards.
• Track student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, and contribute to internal and external assessment processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum development, moderation, standardisation, and high‑quality teaching practices.
• Participate in departmental meetings, CPD activities, and OCR exam board training where required.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of OCR specification updates, set product changes, and developments within media education and industry practice.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that reflects ethical, global, and contemporary media understanding.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Media Studies or a related subject.
• Teaching qualification (or working towards a full teaching qualification).
• Teaching experience (or professional industry experience within media or creative industries).
• Experience of teaching A Level Media Studies or related subjects.
• Strong understanding of the OCR A Level Media Studies specification and key media theories.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and related media production software.
• Commitment to active and student‑centred learning.
• Commitment to keeping up‑to‑date with educational developments affecting the work of the College and the subject/course areas covered by the post.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Well‑developed organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a committed team of teachers and support staff.

Desirable

• Industry experience within media production, publishing, design, or digital media.
• Experience of providing tutorial or pastoral support to students.

Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Free onsite gym.
• 40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre.
• On‑site cafés.
• 5‑minute walk from the beautiful market town of Henley‑on‑Thames, on the banks of the River Thames.
• 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider.
• We actively support our staff with continuing professional development.

The Henley College is a leading sixth‑form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the HEART of Henley‑on‑Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values – High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork (HEART) – are central to everything we do.