17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027 or earlier if possible

  • Closing date

    19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Media studies

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale

Additional allowances

Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale

Curriculum Leader, Media job summary

Media Studies is a dynamic and contemporary subject that fosters creativity, critical thinking, research, and communication skills through the exploration of diverse media forms and perspectives. Our department delivers a broad and ambitious curriculum, beginning in Year 9 with a focus on theoretical foundations, before progressing to the application of knowledge through close study products at GCSE in Year 10. At Key Stage 5, we offer a Level 3 BTEC qualification and benefit from strong industry links, including partnerships with Pinewood Studios. Our recent GCSE outcomes reflect strong student progress.

We are a highly supportive and collaborative school committed to staff development and professional growth. The Media department consists of a full-time Curriculum Leader, one senior leader and a part-time teacher, working closely together to promote both effective practice and staff wellbeing. We are seeking an ambitious, committed, and dynamic professional to become the new Curriculum Lead, someone with a passion for Media Studies, the ability to engage and inspire young people, and a proven impact on student learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for education, excellent interpersonal skills, resilience, strong classroom practice, and secure subject knowledge, including experience of delivering GCSE Media Studies.

We deliver an engaging and relevant qualification that inspires learning for all. The course is underpinned by a clear and well-structured specification, providing clarity and confidence in delivery. Recognising the subject’s strong appeal, the curriculum enables students to explore contemporary issues through creative and practical engagement with a range of media forms.

Visiting the school prior to submission of an application is warmly encouraged.

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.

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About The Aylesbury Vale Academy

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 19
Education phase
All through school
School size
1831 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 19
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School website
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Thank you for expressing your interest in the post of Teacher of IT. This is a school where we aim to go beyond the expected to ensure that students' life chances are enhanced.

We are proud of our non-selective, fully inclusive status and believe that children and young people, regardless of their background, ability or circumstances can thrive and succeed here. That is why we place respect, aspiration and resilience at the heart of everything we do.

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