Head of Media Studies

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an ambitious Head of Media to lead a dynamic department. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to shape the future of media education with cutting-edge resources and a supportive environment. You'll inspire students across diverse media courses, ensuring they achieve outstanding results while preparing them for careers in the media industry. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, this position is perfect for someone passionate about media and education. Join a college that thrives on innovation and commitment to student success.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Staff wellbeing programme

Free use of fitness suite

Cycle to work scheme

On site free parking

Membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a media department and inspiring students.
• Strong knowledge of A Level and Vocational Media courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the media department to deliver high-quality curriculum.
• Drive innovation in academic and vocational learning.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Media Production

Teaching Experience

Innovation in Education

Education

Degree in Media Studies or related field

Teaching Qualification

Tools

Digital Technology

AI Platforms

iPad

Job description

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Salary:

NJC scale 1 – 9 (£37,057 – £54,604) inclusive of Inner London Weighting + Additional Responsibilities Allowance ranging from RAS1 £2,579- RAS3 £3,610

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Closing and interview dates:

Completed application forms must be submitted by Wednesday 7th May 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 12th May 2025.

The Role:

Are you an ambitious and passionate media specialist ready to lead an outstanding department? Do you have the vision and expertise to inspire students across both A Level and Vocational Media courses?

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Media to drive forward our dynamic and growing media provision. With a recent major investment in cutting-edge camera, lighting, and audio equipment, as well as a brand-new film studio, this is an exciting time to join our college and shape the future of media education.

As Head of Media, you will lead our team in delivering a high-quality curriculum across A Level Media Studies, UAL Level 3 Creative Media Production, T Level Media, Broadcast and Production, and from September, UAL Level 2 Creative Media. You will ensure that our students continue to achieve outstanding results, preparing them for higher education and careers in the media industry. Your role will involve driving innovation in both academic and vocational learning, ensuring all students receive highly relevant, industry-informed teaching and experiences.

This is a full time, permanent role. The salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ scale NJC scale 1 – 9 (£37,057 – £54,604) + Additional Responsibilities Allowance ranging from RAS1 £2,579- RAS3 £3,610 inclusive of Inner London Weighting. Progression will increase by one scale point each year, subject to satisfactory appraisal outcomes, until scale 9 is reached.

About Us:

Recently rated Good with Outstanding Features by Ofsted, St. Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is a dynamic and ambitious Sixth Form College, specialising in post-16 education. We offer a wide range of A level and vocational courses and an unrivalled programme of enrichment activities providing our students with opportunities to learn outside of the classroom, develop new skills and realise their ambitions. We thrive on our many engagements and connections with higher education, with employers and with external agencies and we relish the challenge of working out how best to equip our young people to compete and flourish in the future. The College achieves excellent standards and is proud to support many young people from non-traditional backgrounds to successful progression, to higher education and into employment.

The College is committed to finding inventive ways for digital technology to support learning and teaching. All staff receive an iPad and have access to AI platforms to support their lesson planning and delivery. If you are keen to help prepare learners for a digital future, then we want to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, supportive and friendly environment and a great range of benefits including excellent training opportunities, staff wellbeing programme, free use of our fitness suite and staff fitness classes, cycle to work scheme, on site free parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme to name a few.

How to apply:

Click the ‘Quick apply’ button below, you’ll be sent a link via email to complete our application form, as well as our details on our applicant info pack. Please note, CVs will not be accepted and our application form must be complete to be considered. For more information about the College please visit our website for more information about the role please call Anna Mason.

We reserve the right to interview successful applicants prior to the application deadline.

Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Teacher of Media, Media Teacher, second in charge of Media Department, 2ic Media, Teacher of English and Media, Teacher of Vocational Media, Media Lecturer, Lecturer in Media, Deputy Head of Media Department, may be considered for this role.