A secondary academy based in Rainham is seeking a dedicated, specialist Media Studies Teacher for a full:time, two:term placement running from January through July 2027.
In this role, you will deliver engaging Media Studies lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (Years 7 through 13). You will be responsible for planning and delivering high:quality coursework and exam preparation, maintaining rigorous academic standards, and inspiring pupils to critically analyse and produce media across digital, print, and broadcast platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Media Studies across KS3, KS4 (GCSE), and KS5 (A:Level).
- Guide sixth:form students through A:Level theoretical frameworks, exam prep, and NEA/practical production coursework.
- Plan, deliver, and assess lessons that cater to varying student abilities.
- Maintain clear progress tracking and classroom behaviour management in line with school policies.
- Work collaboratively within the creative arts/humanities faculty.
Candidate Requirements
- QTS, QTLS, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Essential: Prior experience teaching A:Level Media Studies.
- Strong subject knowledge of current Media exam board specifications and theoretical frameworks.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for one).
- Right to work in the UK.
Pay and Benefits
- AWR Protection: Full Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) compliance ensuring pay parity matching full:scale permanent entitlement after the qualifying period.
- Hassle:Free Pay: Weekly payments via PAYE with transparent breakdowns and statutory workplace pension contributions.
- On:Site Perks: Free on:site staff parking, dedicated departmental PPA time, and access to modern media production equipment and editing suites.
- Continuous Placement: Guaranteed two full terms of stable, continuous work leading directly to the summer break.
Safeguarding Notice
All positions are subject to strict pre:employment vetting and safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance, including an Enhanced DBS check (registered on the Update Service) and satisfactory professional references.
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