Teacher of Media (with the possibility of also teaching Film)
JCoSS, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9GE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or earlier by negotiation
Closing date
17 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) MPS / UPS to reflect current level and experience
Teacher of Media (with the possibility of also teaching Film) job summary
As a voluntary-aided school of 1,400 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of around 400 students, JCoSS is a highly regarded, oversubscribed faith school at the heart of our London community. Our students achieve excellent academic outcomes, with almost 50% of all GCSE grades at 7+ and nearly 50% of all A Level grades at A or A*. Alongside a broad and ambitious A Level offer, we are proud to provide a wide range of vocational pathways, ensuring that every student can pursue excellence in a way that reflects their talents and aspirations. While we celebrate our academic success, we are clear that grades alone do not define an outstanding education. At JCoSS, we are committed to developing open-minded, thoughtful young people - mensches - who do the right thing even when nobody is watching. We want our graduates to navigate a changing world with integrity and compassion, able to contribute positively and meaningfully to their and the wider community.
We are seeking a strong, experienced and energetic teacher to join our highly successful Media and Film Department. The department is part of the Health, Media and Film Faculty and has a strong reputation for excellence across the school. It currently consists of three full-time specialist teachers, supported by a dedicated Media technician. Teaching takes place in well-equipped, specialist accommodation with Apple Mac suites and a full range of industry-standard, up-to-date resources.
We offer Media Studies at GCSE and Cambridge Technical Digital Media at KS5 (Extended Certificate and Diploma options). We also offer Film Studies at GCSE and A Level. Applicants should have experience of teaching Media Studies (and ideally Film Studies) at secondary level, and the ability to deliver vocational and academic courses (or closely related specifications).
Student numbers are strong and outcomes are excellent. Many of our students progress to Higher Education or directly into media-related careers. Our Key Stage 5 offer reflects the school’s commitment to high-quality vocational pathways; students choose these courses purposefully, sometimes alongside A Levels.
The department has a high profile within the school and is known for its collaborative ethos, professional expertise and strong culture of support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive and forward-thinking team that is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and inspiring students to succeed in the creative industries.
At JCoSS, teaching is both purposeful and demanding. Our staff are deeply committed to our students and to one another, contributing fully to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. In return, you will join a collaborative, forward-thinking department, with excellent facilities and colleagues who are generous with their expertise.
Pastoral care at JCoSS is phenomenal and central to who we are. Our dedicated team of over 15 pastoral professionals work tirelessly to ensure that every student is known, supported and challenged to flourish. Relationships matter here: warmth and humour sit comfortably alongside high expectations and mutual respect. We also believe that great schools are built by great professionals who are themselves lifelong learners. Continuous improvement is at the heart of our culture; sitting still is never an option at JCoSS. We are committed to developing our staff through high-quality professional learning, thoughtful coaching and a shared commitment to reflection and growth.
JCoSS is a place where ambition and kindness go hand in hand, where young people are encouraged to strive, to think deeply and to act with integrity. If you share our belief in the transformative power of education and want to play a meaningful role in shaping the next generation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
JCoSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About JCoSS
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Jewish, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1381 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- JCoSS website
Our Vision: JCoSS is an academic, aspirational learning community, known and respected for our pioneering spirit, our humanity and our excellent outcomes.
Our Ethos: If you think you know what working in a Jewish school might be like, be ready to think again. Our outward-looking and pluralist Jewish ethos combines an embrace of open-minded values with a deep love of the varied riches of Jewish tradition. The staff and leadership team includes different faiths and none at all levels, and the school has a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. We are a school like no other.
Our Results: We have a track record of outstanding results. Students achieve excellent outcomes and make great progress. In 2023 46% of A level grades were at A*or A and more than 79% of Cambridge Technical grades were Distinction* or Distinction. 45% of GCSE grades were grade 7 or higher, with more than a quarter of the cohort achieving at least 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or better. Our ALPS grade has been consistently 2 at both A level and GCSE, and our ‘Progress 8’ score is consistently significantly above national average. Supported by a strong programme, students every year gain places at Oxbridge and for Medical and Veterinary Study, as well as for a wide range of specialisms and competitive courses at prestigious institutions.
Staff Benefits: We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to supporting staff development. Several non-teaching colleagues have trained with us as teachers; our rich CPL programme includes full induction for new teaching staff including ECTs, NPQ programmes, and financial support for MA courses, Action Research projects and many other opportunities. Additional responsibilities are always considered for suitable candidates and we offer ECTs employment for the last few weeks of the summer term. Our admissions policy includes priority places for the children of all staff*. Our website details a huge number and variety of staff wellbeing initiatives.
* (Children, Jewish and non-Jewish, of JCoSS staff who have a permanent contract of employment and have completed two years of service on the last day of the summer term of the academic year prior to application)
Our Location & Community: The school is in beautiful £50m buildings overlooking the Green Belt. It is easily accessible from Northern, Piccadilly and Overground rail links, public buses run past the entrance and a school coach service (available to staff) serves our whole catchment area. We attract students from eloquent and supportive communities across North London and Hertfordshire.
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