We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented Media Studies teacher for September 2026. The school is looking to provide a pathway for progression with the potential to take up additional responsibility.
You will be teaching Media Studies at Key Stage 5.
The Media Studies department at St James’ is currently part of the Art department and is collegiate, supportive and enthusiastic. We have planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love for learning and we are always keen to embrace fresh ideas.
The department is looking for:
- A well-qualified teacher with experience teaching Media Studies to Level 3 Vocational.
- A dynamic professional with a track record of excellent outcomes.
- An outstanding teacher driven by the desire to improve life changes for young people through their teaching.
- A colleague able to take the initiative and show a willingness to contribute to the department and wider school.
- A colleague who is friendly, confident and enthusiastic.
The school welcomes applications from teachers of all faiths and backgrounds who:
- Are outstanding classroom practitioners.
- Have excellent subject knowledge and are honest about their own development needs.
- Are ambitious for themselves and our pupils.
- Are team players with a can-do attitude and strong personal resilience.
- Are committed to supporting the school’s wide and varied extra-curricular programme.
- Are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos.
Our leadership team is committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, and we actively look for ways to make sure that work-life balance is a reality. The school’s excellent facilities include a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, Astro-turf, gymnasium and specialist teaching areas.
We can offer you:
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including Middle Leader training and aspiring SLT programme.
- An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school.
- A section 48 rated ‘outstanding’ school.
- A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day.
- Free access to the school gym.
- Free and secure staff parking on the school site.
If you are a motivated, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.
Application deadline: 12pm, 24 February 2026.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.
To apply for this job please visit: www.tes.com.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.