Head of Media

Academics; Epsom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école secondaire dynamique à Epsom recherche un Head of Media passionné pour diriger un département bien établi. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une expérience solide dans l'enseignement des médias et de l'anglais au niveau KS4 et KS5, ainsi qu'une vision pour inspirer et développer les étudiants et le personnel. Des opportunités de développement professionnel exceptionnelles et un environnement de travail favorable sont offerts.

Benefits

Développement professionnel exceptionnel

Accès à des installations et des ressources de pointe

Politique de congé flexible et avantages en matière de bien-être

Qualifications

• Expérience en enseignement des médias et/ou de l'anglais au niveau KS4 et KS5.
• Vision claire et capacité à inspirer et à développer les étudiants et le personnel.

Responsibilities

• Responsable du leadership stratégique et opérationnel du département des médias et de l'anglais.
• Conduire l'innovation, l'atteinte et le développement du curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Innovation

Creativity

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Location: Epsom, Surrey
Salary: Competitive, with TLR 2.3 allowance
Start Date: September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic, creative, and forward-thinking Film and Media specialist ready to lead a thriving department? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate educator to join a high-achieving, student-centred secondary school in Epsom as Head of Media.

About the Role
This is a key leadership position within the school, offering the opportunity to oversee a vibrant, well-established department with a strong record of academic success and student engagement. You'll be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Media and English across KS4 and KS5, driving continued innovation, achievement, and curriculum development.

About the Department

• Offers GCSE and A Level Media Studies and English, plus BTEC Creative Media Production at Post-16
• Strong student uptake and excellent outcomes, with Media A Level achieving 100% A*-C and GCSE Media achieving 86% at Grades 9-4
• Dynamic and supportive team of experienced subject specialists
• Access to modern software and equipment to support creative learning

What We're Looking For

• A qualified teacher with experience delivering Media and/or English at KS4 and KS5
• A leader with a clear vision, who can inspire and develop both students and staff
• A collaborator who values innovation, creativity, and inclusion
• Applications are welcome from experienced teachers or those returning to teaching after a career break

Why Join Us?

• Supportive leadership team and excellent professional development opportunities
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources
• Flexible leave of absence policy, pension scheme, and staff wellbeing benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts through My Staff Shop
• Generous salary scale above national pay framework

How to Apply

To be considered for this Head of Media position, apply with your CV now.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Louis Denison-Foster at Academics Ltd (Guildford) - 01483 948140