Media Studies Subject Leader

Media Studies Subject Leader

Outer London pay scale -  £34k - £51k + TLR 2.1 (£3,214)

January/Easter 2024 Start

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and experienced Subject Leader of Media Studies to join our department and become part of our cohesive, professional and supportive team.

The department is well-resourced with whiteboards in every classroom.  This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce and grow Media Studies within the school.

What we can offer you:

• You will be joining a school where staff share best practice so that our standard of teaching and support is both high quality and continually developing
• You will be teaching in your own classroom area with access to specialist facilities and up to date technology
• You will benefit from a programme of training and development
• You will be part of the team with colleagues who are supportive and welcoming
• You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues at our sister school, Cheam High School
• On-site car parking
• A laptop – for ease of working
• Two-week October half term
• Opportunity to work in an award-winning building, bordering Green Belt land.

The successful candidate will be:

• Ambitious for young people and for themselves
• Creative in using new technologies or teaching approaches to help students to learn and progress
• Keen to continually develop their practice, with a collaborative approach
• An enthusiastic teacher who can motivate and challenge students.

You will be required to:

• Inspire and support our students across the three Key Stages
• Use a range of assessment strategies to provide targeted and directed feedback
• Be inspired by reading and researching new pedagogy on learning and teaching
• Be creative and reflective in the planning of lessons and schemes of works
• Have the skills to form excellent working relationships with all individuals
• Develop extra-curricular opportunities for students to explore and enjoy literature.

Our school is situated in Carshalton, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and a short distance from Sutton, Merton, Croydon and Kingston. The successful candidate will be provided with a laptop.

Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, below

Applications MUST be sent to recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk, using the application form (below)

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 18 December 2023

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.