Media Studies Teacher

Step Teachers Ltd; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive retailer deals

Wellbeing and support services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking a Media Studies Teacher in London for a full-time, long-term role starting October 2026. The school is an 11-16 secondary with Good Ofsted ratings and a supportive learning environment.

You will teach GCSE Media Studies to KS4 and post-16 where appropriate, delivering engaging lessons and assessing progress while upholding safeguarding standards and applying robust curriculum knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Media Studies at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Media Studies across Key Stages 4 and, where appropriate, post-16 learners.
• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons.
• Support students in developing analytical, research, and creative skills.
• Prepare students for GCSE and/or vocational qualifications.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to the wider development of the department.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Secondary Media Studies experience

Strong communication

Curriculum understanding

Classroom management

Safeguarding commitment

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity October 2026 Start Available

Hereis a well-established 11-16 secondary school with a strong commitment to academic achievement, creativity, and personal development. The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas, including:

• Quality of Education
• Behaviour and Attitudes
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management

Inspectors recognised the positive school culture, ambitious curriculum, and commitment to supporting all learners.

Duties as a Media Studies Teacher:

• Teach Media Studies across Key Stages 4 and, where appropriate, post-16 learners
• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons
• Support students in developing analytical, research, and creative skills
• Prepare students for GCSE and/or vocational qualifications
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to the wider development of the department
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Media Studies at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

Media Studies Teacher

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity October 2026 Start Available

Hereis a well-established 11-16 secondary school with a strong commitment to academic achievement, creativity, and personal development. The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas, including:

• Quality of Education
• Behaviour and Attitudes
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management

Inspectors recognised the positive school culture, ambitious curriculum, and commitment to supporting all learners.

Duties as a Media Studies Teacher:

• Teach Media Studies across Key Stages 4 and, where appropriate, post-16 learners
• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons
• Support students in developing analytical, research, and creative skills
• Prepare students for GCSE and/or vocational qualifications
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to the wider development of the department

Ideal Media Studies Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Media Studies at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!