Deputy Curriculum Lead - Communications (Maternity Cover)
Medina College, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Preferred start May 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for teachers who embody our values within a school community: Ambition, striving to unlock the full potential of every pupil; Courage, embracing challenges with resilience and high expectations; Confidence, promoting positive learning environments where pupils and staff believe in themselves; and Kindness, creating a caring, inclusive school culture where every child feels safe, valued, and supported
Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in English or a related subject.
Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current educational developments.
Excellent communication skills and a passion for inspiring young learners.
A commitment to continuous professional development and innovative teaching.
What the school offers its staff
Medina college, on the historic and beautiful Isle of Wight, is located over two sites: our 11- 16 site on the outskirts of Newport, and the post 16 site, The Island VI Form, in the town centre.
Medina College is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.
As part of our dynamic English department and wider Communications faculty, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious curriculum that equips pupils with essential skills for life.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities across the HISP Trust.
Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and extracurricular activities.
A school community that values creativity, independence, and critical thinking.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
HISP MAT 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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Medina College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Medina College website
- Email address
- hr@iow.hispmat.org
Arranging a visit to Medina College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@iow.hispmat.org.
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