28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 January 2026 at 11am

  • Date listed

    8 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Media studies

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR/UPR (fringe) + TLR 2b £5,959

Additional allowances

MPR/UPR (fringe) + TLR 2b £5,959

Subject Leader Media Studies (with English) job summary

Subject Leader Media Studies (with English)

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Starting September 2026

Full Time - Permanent

MPR/UPR (fringe) + TLR 2b £5,959

Are you a dynamic, creative, and passionate Media Studies teacher ready to lead a department and inspire students across multiple disciplines? Join Heathside Walton-on-Thames, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school, at an exciting stage in our growth. Media Studies has not been taught at the school before, so the successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape the curriculum. We intend to initially offer BTEC qualification, but would also consider running a GCSE option in future. We would expect the successful candidate to be able to teach English through the rest of their timetable. We would expect the role to be line managed by our Head of English.

At Heathside Walton-on-Thames, we believe in a warm, inclusive, and aspirational culture. Our students thrive in purposeful classrooms, and our staff enjoy leadership opportunities, professional development, and a supportive environment to grow and excel.

Why you’ll love working here:

Lead and shape the Media Studies department, guiding curriculum, teaching, and innovation

Inspire students across Media Studies and English, helping them achieve their full potential

Access excellent professional development and clear pathways for career progression

Contribute to our extracurricular programme, fostering creativity and engagement

See the school for yourself! We strongly encourage interested candidates to arrange an informal tour of the school. Seeing our vibrant community and learning spaces first hand is the best way to experience our ethos and values. To arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Clark, via email at smcgonigal@heathsidewalton.org

What we’re looking for:

Leadership experience or ambition to lead Media Studies

Confidence teaching Media Studies across key stages and some English

High-quality, inspiring classroom practice with a focus on student progress

Ability to plan, assess, and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners

We are proud of our supportive, aspirational culture and outstanding staff retention. This is your chance to shape the future of Media Studies at Heathside Walton-on-Thames and make a lasting impact on our school community.

Closing date: Monday 5th January, at midday

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 12th January

Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Heathside Walton-on-Thames

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
484 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
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