Media & Film Studies Teacher Full Time

Crawley, Sussex
Aquinas Education

Job title: Teacher – Media & Film Studies

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Position: Full Time

Must have qualification: Qualified Secondary School Teacher with experience.

Are you an inspirational Teacher with a passion for promoting a love of learning of your subject and keen to work at a school that truly believes and supports your value as a Teacher?

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 a variety of industry-standard software packages.

Courses Offered:

1. Media Studies GCSE (AQA):
   • Two classes in the current Year 10.
   • 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.
2. 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.
3. Film Studies A-Level (Eduqas):
   • Topics covered include Hollywood (Apply online only) (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 (Apply online only .
   • 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.