TV30125 Teacher of GCSE Film Studies and GCSE Creative i-Media

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Walsall is seeking a dynamic Teacher of GCSE Film Studies and GCSE Creative i-Media to join their supportive team. This role involves engaging with young people with complex needs, fostering creativity in curriculum development, and collaborating with various educational teams. Ideal candidates are motivated and creative educators dedicated to student success. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Ability to develop and adapt curriculum.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE Film Studies and GCSE Creative i-Media.
• Collaborate with ICT and Arts Awards teams.
• Support student engagement and curriculum innovation.

Skills

Knowledge of neurodiversity

Organizational skills

Creative teaching methods

Ability to use Photoshop

Building trust and mutual respect

Education

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Video Editing software

Job description

Short Stay School and Home & Hospital Tuition Service

(autism, mental health, illness)

www.shepwellschool.co.uk

Twitter @shepwellSchool

Teacher of GCSE Film Studies and GCSE Creative i-Media

32 1/2 hours per week term time only. M1-UPS3.

Start Date: April 2026

Do you have the motivation and skills to work with young people with complex needs including mental health, illness, autism and ADHD to overcome the challenges they face and enable them to ‘achieve their potential?

Shepwell Short Stay School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to introduce Film Studies and Creative i-media to the wealth of GCSE options we offer to our young people.

We are looking at WJEC Eduqas board for Film Studies and OCR Cambridge Nationals for Creative i-Media being the exam boards of preference.

As these subjects are brand new so the ideal candidate will be able to bring their creative flair to the development of the curriculum and involve the leadership team as well as the young people in the introduction of the subjects.

In addition to these subjects we are also looking for someone to work with our ICT team to support the modernisation and development of the existing curriculum and to also work with the Arts Awards team to see how all curriculum areas can complement one another.

Shepwell School is over 2 sites now with a satellite for 30 pupils being based at Shelfield Ormiston Academy and there may be some requirement to work at this setting should pupils wish to pursue these exciting courses.

What skills and qualities would support you in this role?

• Knowledge of neurodiversity and mental health difficulties faced by young people in the modern world Ways to motivate young people to overcome barriers to education and learning.
• Demonstrable methods for building trust and mutual respect.
• Adaptive teaching ideas and different ways to engage learners to achieve.
• Excellent organisational skills to plan the curriculum and meet the desired learning goals and outcomes.
• A commitment to a positive culture and the desire to go above and beyond for our students.
• The ability to use appropriate programmes such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Video Editing software.

What you will get from us:

A supportive and friendly team who will be committed to your growth and development. Joining a school that is on a growth journey and expanding which brings many exciting opportunities A commitment to staff wellbeing An approach that is committed to care and compassion of one another Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are a priority to support family life for all Pupils who are wanting to learn and engaged in their school life. For further details, job description and an application form visit www.shepwellschool.co.uk

All applications to be received by email to [e-mail] to arrive no later than 1.00pm on Friday 28th November 2025. Interviews are currently planned for Friday 5th December (subject to change)

Visits to the school or discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 8 working days from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

The staff and management committee Shepwell School are committed to protecting and safeguarding all their pupils to ensure, as far as possible, that they are free from harm. As part of the safeguarding process, the successful candidate must have full enhanced DBS clearance to work in the school and will not be able to take up their appointment until all pre-employment checks have been completed.

A copy of the school’s safeguarding policy/guidelines is available on the school website. There will be questions on this at interview.

Shepwell School welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.