Media Teacher
hace 28 días
Bournemouth
Job Overview We are seeking a creative and forward-thinking Media Teacher to join our secondary school on a contract basis. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical Media Studies lessons to students aged 11-16, developing their analytical, creative, and digital production skills. This is a fixed-term contract position with the possibility of renewal based on performance and school needs. Key Responsibilities • Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Media Studies lessons aligned with the national curriculum, • Teach media theory, analysis, and practical production skills (film, digital media, print, and online platforms), • Develop students' critical thinking and understanding of media representation, audience, and industry, • Support students in planning and producing media coursework and projects, • Assess, record, and report on student progress, • Prepare students for internal and external examinations, • Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment, • Provide constructive and timely feedback, • Participate in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and school events, • Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, Film, Communications, Education, or a related field, • Teaching qualification/certification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent), • Experience teaching Media Studies at secondary level preferred, • Strong classroom management and organisational skills, • Knowledge of media production software and digital tools, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Experience preparing students for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, or equivalent Media examinations, • Practical experience in film, digital media production, journalism, or content creation, • Ability to teach both theoretical and practical components of the course, • Experience working in a diverse or multicultural school environment