Media Studies Teacher

Media Studies Teacher

Date Posted: T13:38:05

Location:

Curtismill Green, Essex, GB, RM4 1

Contract Type:
Contract, Temporary

Closing Date: T16:45:57.39

Reference Codes: 165, 220

Media Studies Teacher / Subject Lead - Havering

Location:

Havering, East London

Contract:

Ongoing

Start:
September 2026

This role involves working with a well-established, Good-rated secondary academy in Havering. They are looking to appoint an experienced Media Studies Teacher for an initial one-term assignment. The school aims to increase capacity within Media Studies and strengthen the leadership of the subject. This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Media Teacher, aspiring Head of Media, or current Subject Lead/HOD seeking a short-term leadership role.

• 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.