Head of Media Studies

TES FE News; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Canterbury is seeking an innovative teacher for the Media department to lead and deliver the OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 course. The position is temporary for maternity leave starting in January 2026 and offers a supportive environment for both staff and students. Excellent interpersonal and ICT skills are essential for success in this role. Private healthcare, reduced gym membership, and professional development are among the offered benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Reduced gym membership

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Generous training and development

Qualifications

• Well-qualified and experienced teacher required.
• Proven track record in teaching Media at required levels.
• Excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills needed.
• Ability to lead a department and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Media department at Kent College.
• Deliver teaching of Media at the required levels.
• Support students in the use of Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
• Provide high-quality teaching and contribute to department’s success.

Skills

Innovative teaching

Organisational skills

ICT proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

At Kent College, Canterbury, we are seeking a well-qualified, experienced and innovative teacher to lead our Media department from January 2026. The successful candidate will maintain the successes of the department with a passion for excitement in learning within the classroom. They will have a proven track record in the teaching of Media at the required levels, alongside excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills. Pupils follow the OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 course at KS4 and 5, and potential candidates must be able to support students in the use of Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Photoshop. This is a full-time position, and is temporary for the period of maternity leave.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Media department at Kent College
• Deliver teaching of Media at the required levels (OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 at KS4 and KS5)
• Support students in the use of Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Photoshop
• Provide high quality teaching and contribute to the department’s ongoing success

Why Choose Us

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 pupils, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.

The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.

Please see the attached job pack for more information.

Benefits

We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, Home and Tech scheme, retail discounts, generous training and development.

Closing date

Closing date: 26th October 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.

Safeguarding Statement

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equality and Recruitment

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Well-qualified, experienced and innovative teacher
• Proven track record in teaching Media at the required levels
• Excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a department and work as part of a team