Head of Media Studies
Blatchington Mill School, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,443 - £54,575
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS +TLR 2A
Additional allowances
TLR 2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes
Knowledge and experience of teaching Media Studies
Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
High expectations ofallstudents
The ability to support and develop others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
Support from an effective and collegiate department
Encouraged to thrive and develop
Continued Professional Development
Supportive leadership who are mindful of their well-being
Strong culture of safeguarding
Pension Scheme
Free Parking on Site
Further information about the job
We seek to appoint an exciting and inspirational teacher, with ambition to achieve the very best possible outcomes for students in Media Studies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a department and to teach in a school where teachers are supported and encouraged to thrive and develop. Blatchington Mill School is a superb place to work.
We are an ambitious school and we believe that every child can succeed. If you are a great classroom teacher, a self-reflective practitioner, a highly effective communicator and have ambition to develop your career, then please apply to join us in creating an ‘ethic of excellence’ for all our students.
Blatchington Mill is a ‘Good’ school, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and safety. We achieve positive value-added in our exam results, stretch our most able, and support our most vulnerable. We innovate in the classroom, placing huge value on teacher-led action research and professional development. We work in partnership with schools locally and nationally and believe in collaboration and school-led improvement. We are also a designated Stonewall Training School.
Our Ofsted report stated that:
‘Pupils are proud to be members of the “Blatch family”. They are polite, friendly and welcoming of visitors. They feel safe and know who to turn to if they have a concern for themselves or for someone else.’
‘The governing body…actively support the school’s ethos of inclusivity and diversity.’
‘Pupils enjoy their lessons.’ ‘...teachers know their pupils well.’
‘Leaders have designed a curriculum that is rich and challenging for all.’
‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge, and this is evidenced through their strong exposition in the classroom.’
‘The curriculum includes a focus on enrichment and extra-curricular activities to inspire and enthuse pupils.’ ‘Pupils appreciate the many opportunities to develop their interests and talents.’
‘Leaders, staff and pupils create a positive environment in which bullying is not tolerated.’ ‘Behaviour is well managed.’
‘Leaders ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school.’
‘Leaders share an aspiring vision for ensuring that all pupils experience a high-quality education. This is demonstrated through strong shared values, policies and practice.’
‘Staff say that leaders are supportive and mindful of their well-being.’
If you would like to join us, and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere then please read the accompanying person specification and job description and consider if you possess:
A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes
Knowledge and experience of teaching Media Studies
Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
High expectations ofallstudents
The ability to support and develop others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you are interested in applying for this role please complete and return an application form before the closing date (CVs alone cannot be considered).
For further details and an application form please visit:
https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/head-of-media-studies-permanent/
Closing date: 13th May 2026 – 12.00 noon
Interview date: TBC
Please return your completed application form to Amanda Brasington, PA to Headteacher, via email to recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk
Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.
Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff.
(Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).
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
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Blatchington Mill School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1635 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blatchington Mill School website
- Email address
- recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk
Coeducational Secondary
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