Media Studies Teacher

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented Media Studies teacher for September 2026. The school is looking to provide a pathway for progression with the potential to take up additional responsibility. You will be teaching Media Studies at Key Stage 5.

• Teach Media Studies at Level 3 Vocational and contribute to an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love for learning.
• Be a dynamic professional with a track record of excellent outcomes and a desire to improve life changes for young people through teaching.
• Collaborate with colleagues, take initiative, and contribute to the department and wider school.
• Support the school’s Catholic ethos and be friendly, confident and enthusiastic.

• A well-qualified teacher with experience teaching Media Studies to Level 3 Vocational.
• Excellent subject knowledge and openness to developing their own practice.
• Ambitious for themselves and our pupils; a team player with a can-do attitude and strong personal resilience.
• Committed to supporting the school's wide and varied extra-curricular programme.

The Media Studies department at St James’ is currently part of the Art department and is collegiate, supportive and enthusiastic. We have planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love for learning and we are always keen to embrace fresh ideas. The school’s excellent facilities include a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, Astro-turf, gymnasium and specialist teaching areas.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including Middle Leader training and aspiring SLT programme.
• An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school and a Section 48 rated 'outstanding' school.
• A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day.
• Free access to the school gym and free secure staff parking on the school site.

If you are a motivated, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

Final date to receive applications: 12pm, 24 February 2026. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using /2026.