Head of Media Studies
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JFThis job expired on 14 October 2022
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
14 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 September 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £25,714-£41,604
Additional allowances
£2,873
Head of Media Studies job summary
This is a truly exceptional and very rare opportunity for a talented colleague. Are you seeking a role that will challenge and excite you? Are you ambitious for leadership in an organisation which champions a progressive and transformative approach to edcuation?
We are seeking a Head of Media Studies at Twynham School to join our exciting journey.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
Lead a strong and experienced Media department alongside the Director of English
Further improve the outcomes for students in Media at Twynham School
Further shape the Media curriculum at Key Stage 5 and build links with other subjects
Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning
You are likely to be someone who:
Isan inspirational and skilled classroom teacher in both Media Studies and English
Is an emergent and aspirational leader ready to take on additional responsibilities
Has a clear understanding of effective pedagogy
Is ambitious for wider school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
Will embrace our highly supportive and professional approach to education
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
Aim high
Keep improving
Don’t leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1771 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twynham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated teaching structures in September 2021 enabling us to deliver world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as a Head of Media Studies at Twynham School. Working alongside the Director of English you will be part of a leadership group leading English and Media across both of our schools with a particular responsibility for the Media department at Twynham School.
Twynham School and The Grange School can offer you
The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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