Head of media studies
28 days ago
Tunbridge Wells
Head of media studies Location: Tunbridge Wells Salary: £31,000 - £50,000 per year, dependant on experience and qualifications Contract: Long term, permanent Start date: Sep 2026 Overview At Academics, we are looking for an experienced head of media studies, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious media studies teacher to lead a Media Studies department. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to drive high quality teaching, effective resource management, and improved student outcomes across the subject. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the delivery of Media Studies across all key stages, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, • Use data effectively to monitor progress, raise attainment, and implement targeted interventions, • Develop and implement a coherent, engaging curriculum with clear progression for all learners, • Line manage and support departmental staff, fostering collaboration and professional growth, • Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and maintain strong links with senior leaders, • Oversee departmental resources and budget to ensure value for money, • Monitor teaching quality through observation, work scrutiny, and feedback, • Promote inclusive practice and support the needs of all learners, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • DBS or willing to apply, • A strong track record of outstanding teaching and raising student attainment, • Experience of leading or supporting leadership within a department, • Excellent subject knowledge in Media Studies, • Proven ability to use data to inform teaching and drive improvement, • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, • Commitment to continuous professional development, • Ability to motivate and inspire both students and staff, • Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay), • Flexible work that fits your availability, • Opportunity to secure long-term placements, • Refer-a-Friend Bonus - £125 for Qualified Teachers, £75 for Nursery staff/ teaching assistants, • Optional pension scheme Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).