Head of Media Studies

Teaching Vacancies; Woking; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Woking is seeking an innovative teacher to lead the Media Department. The candidate must be committed to enhancing student achievement and possess a strong track record in education. Responsibilities include leading developments and monitoring performance. The school is dedicated to safeguarding students and expects all staff to comply with rigorous checks.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or leader.
• Outstanding record of success.
• Innovative practitioner committed to raising attainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead developments within the Media Department.
• Monitor and review performance rigorously.

Skills

Passionate about education

Strong knowledge in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Ability to lead development of good practice

Commitment to performance monitoring

Aspiring senior leader

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an opportunity for an excellent practitioner who is innovative and committed to raising the attainment of our learners. The focus of the post will be to lead developments within the Media Department. The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified teacher or leader who is:

• A passionate practitioner who believes that education empowers not just the students, but staff.
• An excellent practitioner with an outstanding record of success.
• Able to lead the development of good practice.
• Knowledgeable about Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
• Committed to raising performance through rigorous monitoring and review.
• An aspiring senior school leader.

What the school offers its staff

Woking High School is a high achieving school with Academy status. We have an outstanding team of staff who are all committed to developing our students as individuals. All students are challenged to achieve their best. The Ofsted inspection of April 2025, which judged the school to be good, noted that, “This is a lively, welcoming school where expectations are high. Pupils live up to the school’s motto of inspire, challenge, achieve” and “The school’s curriculum is designed to develop pupils to be confident, responsible and articulate learners.”

Commitment to safeguarding

Woking High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the requirements of KCSIE, all roles are subject to online checks including Social Media. These are carried out by a 3rd party – SP-Index. By applying for this role, you agree to these checks being carried out and your data being processed by SP-Index. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.