Job title: Teacher - Media & Film Studies
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Position: Full-time
Must have qualifications: Qualified Secondary School Teacher with experience.

School Overview:

A reputable secondary school with a thriving Media Studies department that has recently evolved into a stand-alone department within our school structure. The department is line-managed by an Assistant Headteacher, demonstrating our commitment to the importance of media education. Our courses are delivered in state-of-the-art IT rooms equipped with various industry-standard software packages.

Courses Offered:

Media Studies GCSE (AQA):

• Two classes in the current Year 10.
• A broad range of topics covered, including television, magazines, music videos,
• newspapers, social and participatory media, video games, advertising, marketing,
• and the film industry.
• Focus on Close Study Products set by the exam board.
• 70% exam and 30% non-exam assessment.

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production:

• Two options at Level 3.
• Units include Film Fiction, Representations, Pre-Production Portfolio, and Responding to a Commission.
• Qualification is 58% exam and 42% internal assessment.

Film Studies A-Level (Eduqas):

• Topics covered include Hollywood 1930-1990 (Comparative Study), American film
• since 2005/2012 (two-film study), British film since 1995 (two-film study), Global film (two-film study), Documentary film, Silent cinema, Film movements, and Experimental film (1960-2001).
• 7 students in the Year 13 class.
• 70% exam and 30% non-exam assessment.

Candidate Requirements:

• We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will:
• Hold relevant qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrate a passion for media education and a commitment to fostering an engaging
• learning environment.
• Have experience delivering Media Studies GCSE, BTEC National Extended Certificate in
• Creative Digital Media Production, and/or Film Studies A-Level.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the specified curriculum.
• Support students in their examination preparation and non-exam assessment projects.
• Collaborate with the Media Studies department to enhance the overall learning
• experience.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the department.

How to apply:

If you are a Teacher ready to inspire and educate the next generation, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and teaching philosophy to

 matt@aquinaseducation.co.uk or call him on 07983 689 135 | 020 3890 6767

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