Film Studies, Media Studies Teacher (Full-time/Part-time)

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Posted Tuesday 20th Aug 2024

Start Date Sunday 1st Sep 2024

Close Date Saturday 31st Aug 2024 (closed)

Key Stage Secondary

Job Description

September Vacancy in Medway

This is a unique role at a very wonderful Independent School in Medway.  

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

Working within the Media Department the post holder will teach from Year 7 to Year 13.

Experience of teaching GCSE and A level is essential.

The post holder will also support the running of extra curricular activities.

REPORTS TO The post holder will be directly responsible to the Vice Principal (Academic) and Head of Department.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ● carry out teaching duties in line with the professional standards of the College and the teaching profession; ● be committed to the safeguarding and promoting of students' welfare; ● read and adhere to the policies of the College as expressed, for instance, in its handbook with regard to induction, health and safety, staff conduct, equality and child protection; ● take responsibility for own professional development including subject specific inset days and participate in staff training when provided by the College; ● attend various staff meetings such as departmental meetings; ● undertake pastoral and other duties to include form tutoring and duty cover; ● undertake professional duties such as planning, invigilation and any other duties which may be assigned to You; ● to participate in extracurricular activities as deemed necessary by the College; this may include running a club or other extra curricular activity for our boarding community one weekday evening ● teach up to 32 hours per week contact time in accordance with departmental schemes of work; ● plan and deliver the curriculum throughout the college as directed by the Head of Department; ● work in collaboration with the College’s programme of support for students with specific learning needs or difficulties; ● take account of students' prior level of achievement and use this to set targets for future attainment; ● set work for students' absent from class for health or disciplinary reasons; ● cover lessons for absent colleagues as required; ● uphold and maintain effective systems of communication regarding student progress and discipline; ● set high expectations for student behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in lessons; ● set appropriate and demanding expectations for student learning, motivation and presentation of work; ● maintain notes and plans of lessons undertaken and records of student work; ● mark, monitor and return work within a reasonable and agreed time span providing constructive oral and written feedback and clear targets for future learning; ● complete high quality, formal reports to parents in line with policy and as specified in the published College calendar; ● to follow at all times the NEU teacher code of conduct with particular regard to professional behaviour and language in dealing with students

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 ● educated to at least undergraduate degree level ● experience of teaching GCSE and A level (essential) SALARY & REWARD PACKAGE ● £28,000 - £38,000 per annum, dependent on experience ● free breakfasts and lunches on workdays during term time ● free access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme ● auto enrolment into the SMART pension scheme ● once a year nominate a RIC day to use as you wish ● college community social events and including theatre trips, quiz nights and parties ● private healthcare ● income protection after 24 months’ service ● access to company Cycle to Work scheme

FURTHER INFORMATION

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level and compliance with Section 15-25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (eligibility to work in the UK).