Curriculum Lead of Media
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or Lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (Actual) TLR for CL post
Curriculum Lead of Media job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Curriculum Lead of Media to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader who is passionate about Media Studies and committed to inspiring young people to achieve their very best.
Media is a popular and thriving subject within our school, with strong GCSE and A Level uptake and consistently positive outcomes. We are looking for someone who can build on this success by leading the subject strategically, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring excellent student progress and achievement.
Teaching & Pastoral Expectations
Lead the strategic development of Media across Key Stages 4 and 5.
Teach Media Studies at GCSE and A Level.
Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire a love of learning.
Develop and implement a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum.
Monitor student progress and use data effectively to raise achievement.
Support and develop colleagues through collaboration, coaching and curriculum leadership.
Contribute to whole-school improvement and enrichment opportunities.
Act as a form tutor and play an active role in supporting students' personal development and wellbeing.
Line manage or teach the BTEC Level 2 Creative Digital Production provision.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Is a qualified teacher with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice.
Has expertise in Media Studies and experience teaching at KS4 and KS5.
Demonstrates a passion for curriculum development and raising standards.
Has the ability to inspire students and colleagues alike.
Is committed to continuous professional development and collaborative working.
Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us:
Free Parking on Site
Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.
Bespoke CPD Opportunities
We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.
Enhanced PPA Time
This extra time allows you to focus on creating impactful learning experiences without the rush.
Subscription to The National College
This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.
Leadership Development Opportunities
We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.
Career Progression
We believe in recognising and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.
Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applications prior to the closing date.
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 Chiltern Hills Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1047 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.
Principal
Tim Dobbs
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