Media Teacher

TipTopJob; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Dedicated PPA time

Modern media production equipment

Job summary

TipTopJob in Rainham, England, is seeking a dedicated Media Studies Teacher for a full-time, two-term placement running from January to July 2027.

You will teach Media Studies across KS3, KS4 and KS5, plan engaging lessons, and drive coursework and exam preparation while upholding high academic standards.

The role offers on-site parking, PPA time, access to modern media production equipment, and guaranteed ongoing placement through the summer break, with weekly PAYE payments.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Essential: Prior experience teaching A-Level Media Studies.
• Strong subject knowledge of current Media exam board specifications and theoretical frameworks.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach Media Studies across KS3, KS4 (GCSE), and KS5 (A-Level).
• Guide sixth-form students through A-Level theoretical frameworks, exam prep, and NEA/practical production coursework.
• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons that cater to varying student abilities.
• Maintain clear progress tracking and classroom behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively within the creative arts/humanities faculty.

Skills

Experience teaching A-Level Media

Strong subject knowledge

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Education

QTS / QTLS or equivalent

Job description

A secondary academy based in Rainham is seeking a dedicated, specialist Media Studies Teacher for a full:time, two:term placement running from January through July 2027.

In this role, you will deliver engaging Media Studies lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (Years 7 through 13). You will be responsible for planning and delivering high:quality coursework and exam preparation, maintaining rigorous academic standards, and inspiring pupils to critically analyse and produce media across digital, print, and broadcast platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Media Studies across KS3, KS4 (GCSE), and KS5 (A:Level).
• Guide sixth:form students through A:Level theoretical frameworks, exam prep, and NEA/practical production coursework.
• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons that cater to varying student abilities.
• Maintain clear progress tracking and classroom behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively within the creative arts/humanities faculty.

Candidate Requirements

• QTS, QTLS, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Essential: Prior experience teaching A:Level Media Studies.
• Strong subject knowledge of current Media exam board specifications and theoretical frameworks.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• AWR Protection: Full Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) compliance ensuring pay parity matching full:scale permanent entitlement after the qualifying period.
• Hassle:Free Pay: Weekly payments via PAYE with transparent breakdowns and statutory workplace pension contributions.
• On:Site Perks: Free on:site staff parking, dedicated departmental PPA time, and access to modern media production equipment and editing suites.
• Continuous Placement: Guaranteed two full terms of stable, continuous work leading directly to the summer break.

Safeguarding Notice

All positions are subject to strict pre:employment vetting and safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance, including an Enhanced DBS check (registered on the Update Service) and satisfactory professional references.