Head of Department - Media. Job in Crawley Education & Training Jobs

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école secondaire dynamique recherche un Head of Media pour diriger son département de médias en pleine expansion. En tant que leader passionné et éducateur créatif, vous aurez la responsabilité de façonner l'expérience d'apprentissage pour les élèves à travers un curriculum innovant et une approche axée sur la collaboration. Ce poste offre une belle opportunité de développement professionnel dans un environnement d'apprentissage enrichissant et soutenant.

Benefits

Développement professionnel personnalisé

Accès à d'excellentes ressources et technologies

Qualifications

• Historique solide dans l'enseignement de médias à GCSE et A Level.
• Connaissance exceptionnelle du sujet et flair créatif.
• Leader confiant capable de développer les autres.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et gérer le programme Media pour KS4 et KS5.
• Inspirer les étudiants avec des projets pertinents et innovants.
• Innover dans le curriculum et l'évaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Media Literacy

Digital Storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Head of Media - Full-Time, Permanent (Main Pay Scale + TLR)

Start Date: September Location: West Sussex Suitable for experienced teachers
Are you a passionate educator and creative visionary ready to lead the charge in shaping the next generation of media-makers?
This thriving secondary school is seeking a Head of Media to spearhead its ambitious and expanding Media Department. With a strong foundation already in place, this is a prime opportunity for an innovative classroom practitioner to take Media to new heights-both in terms of student achievement and department-wide creativity.What you'll do:

• Lead and manage the Media curriculum across KS4 and KS5 with strategic direction and energy.
• Inspire students with dynamic, real-world learning experiences, industry-relevant projects, and cutting-edge digital media content.
• Drive curriculum innovation, assessment strategy, and teaching excellence within a supportive and well-resourced department.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Creative Arts Faculty to enrich interdisciplinary learning.
• Mentor and support fellow staff to raise achievement and foster a culture of professional growth.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified teacher with a strong track record of delivering Media at GCSE and A Level.
• Someone with exceptional subject knowledge, creative flair, and an enthusiasm for media literacy and digital storytelling.
• A confident leader who thrives on developing others, driving standards, and making meaningful contributions to whole-school life.
• A future thinker who is ready to shape a curriculum that speaks to the ever-evolving media landscape.

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to lead a respected department within a vibrant and supportive learning environment.
• Professional development tailored to your leadership journey, including opportunities for middle leadership growth.
• Access to excellent resources and technologies to deliver an exciting, forward-facing media curriculum.
• A strong community ethos where staff and students flourish together.

Whether you're an experienced subject leader or a talented practitioner ready for the next step, this role offers a fulfilling pathway to shape the future of media education.

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