Curriculum Lead for Media Studies
Collingwood College, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AE30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
14 May 2026
Closing date
25 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR + TLR 2.1
Curriculum Lead for Media Studies job summary
Curriculum Lead for Media Studies
TLR 2.1 (£3, 526 per annum)
Required for September 2026
Collingwood College is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and inspiring Curriculum Lead for Media Studies to lead and further develop this highly successful and popular department.
About Collingwood College
Collingwood College is a vibrant, inclusive secondary school and sixth form committed to developing responsible, aspirational, independent and happy young people. Academic outcomes are consistently strong at both GCSE and A Level, with students making excellent progress regardless of starting point.
We pride ourselves on placing students at the heart of everything we do, fostering a culture of high expectations, mutual respect and continuous improvement.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the curriculum Media Studies across KS4 and KS5
- Teach Media Film Studies at GCSE and A Level
- Support colleagues within the department
- Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
- Contribute to whole‑school improvement and leadership as a TLR holder
- Inspire students through creative, relevant and engaging learning experiences
Applications are welcome from experienced middle leaders and ambitious teachers ready for career progression. Returners to the profession are encouraged to apply.
The Department
- Film and Media Studies is a high‑performing area of the College, offering:
- GCSE Media Studies and Film Studies
- A Level Media Studies and Film Studies
- BTEC Creative Media Production (Post‑16)
Results are consistently strong, with progress in the top 25% nationally. Students benefit from high‑quality resources, excellent uptake across year groups, and a committed, supportive team with strong links across the curriculum.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- A generous TLR 2.1 allowance
- A supportive, collaborative professional culture
- Outstanding facilities and free on‑site parking
- BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan and 24/7 employee assistance
- Teacher Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme, Blue Light Card / Teacher discounts
- High‑quality professional development and leadership opportunities
Safeguarding
Collingwood College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Collingwood College
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1714 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Collingwood College website
Collingwood College is Surrey Heath’s first high-performing Academy. Collingwood is one of Surrey’s largest and most successful secondary schools for students aged 11-19. We have more than 1700 students, including a Sixth Form of well over 250 and 250 teaching and support staff, all of whom are dedicated to ensuring that all our students fulfil their potential and enjoy to the full their secondary education.
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