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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Media studies

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek to appoint an experienced, outstanding teacher of Media Studies at Key Stages 4 and 5 who possesses a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area. The successful candidate will also preferably have experience of delivering BTEC qualifications and will have worked with external organisations to enhance the taught curriculum.

This post is suitable for a current teacher seeking promotion to middle leadership or an existing middle leader who wishes to extend their skills and knowledge in a new setting. We are keen for the successful candidate to forge links with local industry.

Our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2022) confirmed that we are a “good”

school, but perhaps more importantly, “Pupils and students are well prepared

to enjoy and make the most of their education and lives”. Ofsted also stated

“Leaders set clear and high ambitions for all pupils and for students in the

Sixth Form”. These expectations help pupils and student to achieve well

overall. This includes those with special educational needs and/or

disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged.

Our good/outstanding rating since 2008, and the high-quality provision in our £5.3m Sixth Form Centre, guarantees our popularity and status in the local community and ensures an exciting future for the school.

Although Trafford is a selective Local Authority with a mix of high schools and grammar schools, the school’s popularity ensures a truly comprehensive intake. At Altrincham College we recognise that our greatest resource is the professionalism and dedication of all the staff, supported by modern facilities, excellent resources and informed parents and carers.

The staff at Altrincham College work collaboratively as a team and are now looking ahead to consolidate and build on recent successes. Our aim is to further improve the outcomes for our pupils and to achieve outstanding status once again in the near future.

We are proud of our Ofsted report and recent history but certainly not complacent and are now looking to the future and the next stage of our exciting development. You can play a part in this!

This is a key Middle Leader role at our school and we are therefore seeking a candidate who will build on the excellent leadership and management of the current postholder. Candidates should have:

  • An exemplary teaching record who can convey their real passion for teaching and learning in Media.
  • Evidence of measurable impact as a teacher and at subject level.
  • Outstanding leadership potential/track record.
  • High aspirations for their own future professional development.
  • Vision to ensure that the department builds on its GCSE and A-Level success, enabling pupils of all abilities to achieve their potential.
  • Ability to nurture and develop staff within the team.
  • Commitment to ensuring an attractive and constructive environment for learning.
  • A willingness to contribute to the school at all levels.
  • High standards of professionalism and personal appearance.

Please note that we do not employ unqualified teachers. Only applications from candidates with QTS status will be considered for any teaching post.

What the school offers its staff

An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.

Free on-site parking.

On-site canteen facilities.

Staff room with free refreshments.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Occupational Health and Counselling services available.

v Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.

Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.

CPD opportunities for all staff.

A great place to work.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com

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About Altrincham College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
978 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01619807173

Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley and on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Altrincham College places a high value on professional development and CPD opportunities are available to all staff.

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