Teacher of Media Studies

Catholic Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St John Bosco College in Battersea is seeking a skilled Media Studies teacher starting January 2027. The school emphasizes a Catholic ethos and outstanding pupil development, with a strong CPD programme and career development opportunities for staff.

The successful candidate will teach Media Studies across all key stages, support other subjects where appropriate, and provide excellent pastoral care within a supportive, state-of-the-art environment. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Able to teach Media Studies across all key stages.
• Provide excellent pastoral care to students within a Catholic ethos.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Media Studies lessons across all key stages.
• Support other curriculum areas where appropriate.
• Provide pastoral care and guidance to students.
• Engage in CPD and career development opportunities.

Skills

Media Studies teaching

Pastoral care

Catholic values alignment

Tools

Adobe Suite

Final Cut Pro

Video production equipment

Job description

Required for January 2027

Teachers’ Pay Scale [Inner London]

“The governing body and leaders support pupils’ wider development. They are committed to making sure that pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain” Ofsted, October 2022

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Teacher of Media Studies. Judged “good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in June 2025. Our Roman Catholic, Salesian school, strives to ensure that all its young people are given the opportunity and support they need to achieve their best, fulfil their true potential, and go out into the world confident and ready to ‘earn their own bread.’

It is an exciting time to join St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding school now that we are fully settled into our state-of-the-art building in the heart of Battersea. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. The successful candidate will receive a full programme of CPD and have opportunities for career development within the school.

We are seeking a talented individual to deliver high quality Media Studies lessons across all key stages and to support other curriculum areas where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent pastoral care to all students. This post would be suitable for a newly-qualified teacher.

We are looking for a teacher with a genuine passion for the creative arts, to inspire and guide students in film-making, photography and podcasts. Our new, state-of-the-art creative media suite includes:

• · Green screen
• · Adobe Suite
• · Final Cut Pro
• · Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1 II
• · YoloBOX
• · Podcaster inclusive of Rodecaster Pro II
• · Podcast studio (April 2025)
• · Windows and Apple Mac platforms and other top-end software

The successful candidate will:

• · Be able to teach Media Studies across all key stages.
• · Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St John Bosco College and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

The school is happy to accommodate visits from prospective candidates

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing date: Thursday 15 October 2026, 09:00

Interview Date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA

St. John Bosco College

Tel: [phone]

Job Application Downloads:

• Teacher-of-Media-Studies-JD.PS-Feb-25.pdf
• CES_-_Notes_to_Applicants-1-2.pdf
• CES-Teacher-Application-Form-4.docx
• SJBC-Staff-wellbeing-offer-1-2.pdf