Head of Media Studies (Maternity Cover)

Kent College, Canterbury; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canterbury is seeking an experienced teacher to lead the Media department starting January 2026. This full-time temporary position requires a proven track record in teaching Media and supporting students in Adobe software. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons and maintain high department standards during a maternity cover period.

Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience in Media at the required levels.
• Strong organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support students with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Media department from January 2026 on a temporary basis.
• Deliver high-quality teaching for OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 at KS4/KS5.
• Support students in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
• Maintain and develop department standards and learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience in Media

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

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. This is a full-time position, temporary for the period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate will maintain the department’s successes with a passion for exciting learning in the classroom. They will have a proven track record in teaching 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 Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Media department from January 2026 on a temporary basis.
• Deliver high-quality teaching for OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 at KS4/KS5.
• Support students in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
• Maintain and develop department standards and learning outcomes.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience in Media at the required levels.
• Strong organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support students with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

Contract and Additional Details

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Contract Length: Up to 12 months
• Hours: Full Time
• Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
• Start Date: 1 January 2026
• Job ID: 1506791
• Location: Kent College, Canterbury

About Kent College

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation in Canterbury, located about one hour from central London by train. The Senior School (11–18 years) has around 600 pupils, with a mix of boarding and day students.

Safeguarding

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.

Please note our policy on equal opportunity and our commitment to diversity and an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage for candidates with a disability. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Applications must be made via Kent College’s online system; CVs or direct submissions to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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

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