Teacher of Media Studies

Royal Alexandra and Albert School; Reigate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Media Studies to inspire students and deliver innovative teaching. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, set in a beautiful estate. Applications from ECTs are welcomed.

Benefits

Professional, supportive, and committed staff team

Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland

Convenient location near the A23 and M25

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Exceptional Teacher of Media Studies capable of delivering innovative teaching.
• Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.
• Teaching a second subject is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly effective and innovative teaching across the senior school.
• Inspire students and ensure excellent progress.

Skills

Passionate about teaching Media

Excellent practitioner

Enthusiastic about professional development

Job description

Closing Date: 28/05/2025 09:00 | Interview Date: 30/05/2025 | Start Date: 01/09/2025

Establishment: Royal Alexandra & Albert School | Location: Reigate | Salary: £33,075 - £50,471 | Department: Media | Job Type: Full Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Contract Term: TTO - Term time only | Hours per Week: 36.00 | Weeks per Year: 35 | Pay Grade: Main | M1 - M6

The Role

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School aims to give our children a distinctive start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion, and empathy.

We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school for boys and girls aged 7-18. It is a lively community with around 400 full boarders involved in various activities and trips.

Our Ofsted inspection in March 2024 highlighted that "pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe and confident that concerns will be addressed."

We Offer

• Professional, supportive, and committed staff team
• Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
• Convenient location near the A23 and M25
• Free on-site parking

Candidate Profile

We seek an exceptional Teacher of Media Studies capable of delivering highly effective and innovative teaching across the senior school, inspiring students and ensuring excellent progress. Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.

Media Studies is popular at KS4 and KS5 but is not taught at KS3; teaching a second subject is desirable.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about teaching Media
• An excellent practitioner
• Enthusiastic about professional development

Additional Information

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must adhere to policies on child protection, health and safety, security, and confidentiality.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments.

Inclusivity Statement

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially those reflecting the cultural and ethnic diversity of our community.

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