Media Studies Teacher

Media Studies Teacher / Subject Lead – Havering

Location:

Havering, East London

Contract:

Ongoing

Start:
September 2026

Position:
Media Studies Teacher / Media Subject Lead

Ace Academics are working with a well-established, Good-rated secondary academy in Havering who are looking to appoint an experienced Media Studies Teacher for an initial one-term assignment.

• Teach Media Studies at KS3/KS4, including GCSE level
• Support and enhance the leadership and development of Media Studies
• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment and raising standards
• Support colleagues and help drive consistency across the subject
• Engage and inspire pupils through creative and academically strong Media teaching

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) preferred
• Strong experience teaching Media Studies / GCSE Media
• Previous subject leadership, HOD, 2iC or curriculum responsibility is an advantage but not essential
• Strong knowledge of Media Studies curriculum, assessment and exam requirements
• Confident stepping into a department and making an immediate positive impact
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

The school is a mixed 11–16 secondary academy with a supportive environment and an established creative curriculum. This position would particularly suit an experienced Media specialist who enjoys combining excellent classroom teaching with curriculum and subject leadership.